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Job: Quantity Surveyor Location: Poole Salary: £55,000 - £60,0000 Benefits Company pension Employee Support Programme dedicated resource for wellbeing and personal support Company healthcare and car breakdown schemes (subject to package finalisation) Free on-site parking at our Poole office. Hardware, software and technical resources support to enable you to work effectively Payment of professional fees, as applicable Additional training and development to support your career progression and CPD obligations As a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager you will play a key role in the successful delivery of construction projects across a range of sectors and regions, with an acute understanding and management of contractual mechanism and commercial reporting. Working closely with the Directors, you will provide high-quality Quantity Surveying, Employer s Agent and Project Management services, in a client facing role with direct responsibility for management of contractors/sub-contractors, also working within and managing multidisciplinary teams. Working within the healthcare, coastal engineering, education and residential sectors. Key Responsibilities of the position of Quantity Surveyor Commercial & Cost Management• Preparing budget cost appraisals and cost plans Taking off, squaring, checking, and billing Producing Bills of Quantity, including preliminaries Valuations, assessments, and financial reporting Preparing, negotiating, and agreeing final accounts Claims preparation and assessment, including loss and expense Supporting matters related to contract administration and, where required, disputes or litigation Project Management & Contract Administration Preparing and administering building contracts Supervising tender returns, analysing submissions, and producing tender reports Chairing and attending project meetings, including setting agendas and recording actions Site progress and quality inspections, and snagging activities Acting as Employer s Agent and/or Project Manager relevant to the form of contract Skills & Experience required for the role of Quantity Surveyor • Proven experience in Project Management and/or Quantity Surveyor roles • Strong technical knowledge of cost management, contracts, and procurement • Confident communicator, comfortable leading meetings and negotiations • Highly organised (ability to self-manage time) with excellent attention to detail and maintain high standards of working and project engagement • Able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively • Professional qualification (RICS preferred), or working towards • Full UK driving licence, own vehicle for travel and right to work in the UK are essential Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union. From advertising vacancies, conducting candidate searches, selecting CVs, discussing vacancies and submitting details to clients through to interview preparation and at offer stage, Real Recruitment Solutions ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy. Real Recruitment Solutions place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy and consistently review regulations as laid out by the REC to ensure our policy is updated and relevant across all aspects of recruitment in order to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.

About Our Client This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is committed to making a positive impact in its field. Colfe's is one of London's oldest schools. It takes its name from Reverend Abraham Colfe, Vicar of Lewisham, who re-founded the school in 1652. In his will, he entrusted the care of the School to the Leathersellers' Livery Company, which governs the school to this day. A former grammar school, Colfe's is a fully co-educational day school with over 1300 pupils in all from ages 3 to 18. Colfe's is a welcoming environment with a deep feeling of community pride among its students, parents, staff and alumni. Academic standards are high: students perform well with many going on to top universities. Excellent pastoral care gives pupils the tools they need to learn and to live, supporting them at school and preparing them for life beyond.Colfe's is more inclusive than many independent schools, more than 10% of pupils in a typical Sixth Form year group come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and the School is committed to widening access still further. Job Description Key Responsibilities Fees Billing & Parent Accounts Manage the termly billing cycle for tuition fees and extras (e.g. clubs, trips, transport)Produce and issue interim bills as required Maintain accurate billing data and ensure reconciliation and audit trail integrity Administer deposit payments and refunds Maintain and apply fee remissions, scholarships and bursaries accurately Act as the primary point of contact for parental fee queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally Work with the Bursar to review and improve billing processes and controls Management of the Pupil Register Maintain the school's official pupil register, ensuring accuracy at all times Process joiners and leavers, ensuring correct data entry and system updates Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards / safeguarding-related reporting obligations Liaise closely with Admissions, HR and Academic teams to ensure alignment of records Bursaries & Means-Tested Support Administer the annual review process for means-tested bursaries and scholarships Manage communication with families with professionalism, discretion and sensitivity Maintain accurate records of awards and supporting documentation Support assessment and re-assessment processes alongside the Bursar Systems & Process Improvement Maintain and develop the effective use of School MIS (e.g. SIMS / iSAMS) and Finance/billing systems Identify opportunities to: Improve efficiency Reduce manual processes Enhance reporting and data quality Support integration between admissions, finance and pupil systems Liaison for Home to School transport contract Support the School's transport provider to plan the day-to-day operation of the School's coach services, adapting to changes in pupil or school requirements Act as a point of liaison between parents and the transport provider, ensuring clear communication of arrangements and expectations The Successful Applicant Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills Customer Service & Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident and professional when dealing with parents Strong customer service mindset, including handling sensitive or complex queries Organisation & Attention to Detail Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities Strong organisational and time management skills Process & Systems Experience of working in a process-driven administrative or finance environment Ability to manage and improve processes Strong IT skills, including Excel and Databases/ MIS systems Interest in systems development and efficiency improvements Problem Solving & Initiative Ability to identify issues and resolve them independently Proactive approach to improving ways of working Confidentiality & Professionalism High level of discretion, particularly in financial and pupil matters Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately Desirable Experience in a school or education setting Familiarity with school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, iSAMS) Experience of: Fees billing Admissions or registrar functions Bursary or financial support administration What's on Offer Term time salary (£40,000-£45,000). FTE of £45,400-£51,075) Location: Colfe's School, London, SE12 Hybrid: 5 days on site: 9am-5pm plus 6 weeks during the school holiday The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, which Daniel will send you, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures.The applications should be submitted through the advert directly. The deadline for applications is Friday 19th June. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. Contact Daniel Page Quote job ref JN-165 Phone number