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Category / Department / Landlord HomesJob title / Planning and Procurement Officer
Ref number / 935
Rate of pay / £25,139 - £29,210
Hours per week / 37
Closing date / 24/08/2012
Additional Information
Overview
To assist the Assets & Procurement Manager in the delivery of an effective and efficient cost management and quantity surveying service.
To support the contract procurement process and the programme planning function of the Assets Team.
To work closely with staff from other departments together with clients, contractors and external stakeholders.
Job Description
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks that may be required by the post holder but is illustrative of the general nature of the work to be undertaken.
Work closely with the Group’s Finance Team to monitor the financial performance of the Improvement & Planned Maintenance Programme through the Management Accounts process.
Support operational managers in the financial planning, monitoring and management of projects.
Undertake pre-contract duties including cost estimation, cash flow forecasting, risk analysis, preparation of tender documents including schedules of works, employers’ requirements and bills of quantities.
Undertake post-contract duties, including cash flow management, monitoring variations, issuing interim certificates, evaluating and agreeing valuations and preparation of financial statements.
Ensure the efficient, accurate and timely preparation and procurement of planned and cyclical works programmes and service contracts.
Contribute to the review and updating of specifications for planned and cyclical works, specialist works and service contracts in the context of available resources and the Group’s Local Offer to tenants.
Ensure that efficient procurement approaches are adopted which deliver maximum value for money and comply with the Group’s internal policies and procedures.
Liaise and negotiate with consultants and contractors/suppliers in the development of programmes
Monitor the effectiveness and value for money of contracts, feeding this analysis into the planning of future programmes
Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships.
Monitor and respond to legislative changes, best practice, technology and other policy developments which impact on the delivery of the service.
Candidate requirements
Essential / Desirable / Method of Assessment (see list below)Education and Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification
in Quantity Surveying. / / AI
Corporate membership of relevant professional body i.e.MRICS,MIOB / / AI
Evidence of continuing professional development / / AI
Full Driving Licence / / AI
Experience
Experience of pre and post contract quantity surveying on construction projects / / AI / I
Experience of financial management within social housing business plan context / / AI / I
Experience in preparation of contract documents / / AI / I
Experience of managing contract procurement process / / AI / I
Skills, knowledge and ability
Knowledge of social housing building maintenance / / I
Knowledge of law and regulations governing contract procurement / / AI / I
Knowledge of good quantity surveying practice, finance and budget practices / / AI / I
Knowledge of standard forms of contract and their use / / AI / I
Ability to organise and prioritise work under pressure / / AI / I
Experience of using computer packages / Experience of interrogating IT systems / / AI / I
Good communication skills, which enable effective communication both within and outside the organisation / / AI / I
Good numerical skills. / / AI / I
Personal characteristics
Commitment to the organisation’s values including equality of opportunities, Equality & Diversity, customer involvement and high standards of service / / I
Ability to work on own initiative and motivate self / / I
Ability to identify own development needs and opportunities / / I
Ability to develop effective working relationships / / I
Willingness to be proactive in the continuous improvement of a quality service / / I
Other
Able to travel independently to other venues / / I
AF = Application form I = Interview T = Testing
Additional Information
Financial - To formulate and manage the budgets under the post’s control and to delegate these to the relevant staff as appropriate.
Health & Safety - To help to develop the Trust’s overall strategy and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations concerning Health and Safety.
Risk management - To contribute effectively to risk identification, assessment and the implementation of controls.
Equality & diversity - You will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the Group’s commitment to equality and diversity.
You will be expected to lead by example and contribute to an inclusive culture where positive effort is recognised and rewarded.
Communication - The post holder will be expected to attend, report to and present at meetings and must be able to communicate effectively.
Data protection – The post holder will be expected to ensure compliance with all legal obligations concerning the protection of data concerning employees, customers and 3rd parties.
Values - To contribute to a positive culture by displaying behaviours in line with the Vision and Values of the organisation.
Location - The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of locations including premises not directly under the control of the Group
Some flexibility over working hours is necessary to meet the requirements of the job
Applying
Internal
For an informal discussion, please contact Liam Doyle on 0151 290 7230
You can apply using the application form on the intranet under ‘Working here’ and ‘Human Resources’
External
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Liam Doyle on 0151 290 7230
If you have a general query regarding your application form please contact HR on 0151 290 7025
You can apply for any of our vacancies online,any time you like, on our new application portal under ‘Work for us’