Matchtech
Quantity Surveyor Highway Contracts
Job Location
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to support the role of NEC Service Manager for the Highways contracts (annual value £30 - £50m) with the appointed contractors. Drawing upon resources within the integrated structure to ensure the contract is executed in accordance with its terms including payment, service and performance levels with at all times demonstrating value for money for the communities of Oxfordshire, whilst ensuring risk is balanced and accounted for.
Working with the Contract manager and Operational Managers the role will ensure that works are undertaken to ensure that the management and delivery of the Highways contracts in line with the responsibilities defined within the contracts ensuring the contract always represents value for money for the council.
To ensure performance payments and contract extensions are made in accordance with the high performance the council requires and seek areas for further efficiency savings. Identify
collaborative opportunities within the directorate at managerial, operational or supply chain level to drive service improvements and efficiency savings
The post holder will ensure that processes are in place and maintained to ensure t effective and efficient budget management and that the relevant legislation and underlying policies of the County are applied to all operational and statutory functions carried out by the are operations service area.
The role will support other Managers across the Environment and Place to embed effective business processes within their teams and ensure continuous improvement in the performance of the Directorate.
As QS Highways Contracts, the post holder will be accountable for the following activities:-
Ensure the commercial delivery of the contracts on the Highways Network, and as appropriate ensure that it develops in accordance with the service requirements, performance, payment, and contract conditions.
Working with colleagues, both internal and external supply chain partners to identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and opportunities aimed at improving services and reducing revenue costs in this area of the service.
Working with the Contract Manager to develop a clear vision for the Operations team adding value to the functional operation of the Highway Maintenance service through effective and efficient business processes.
Supporting and enabling colleagues across Highway Operation and Management to embed the systems to achieve continuous improvement, establishing challenging performance goals and reporting progress.
To work with our Communities, Staff, elected Members, Partners and Suppliers to ensure the delivery of required outcomes, in a consistent way, using the right skills and the most appropriate delivery methods.
To drive continuous improvement so we can be even more ambitious for our organisation and communities in the future.
To support our Organisation, People and Partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately and apply insight to ensure the delivery of effective services for our local people.
To learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.
The postholder will be expected to act as a senior advisor to the Head of Service, providing detailed information on operational issues, service delivery and management of staff to enable effective service planning and decision-making.
The role will require working with members of the Senior Leadership Team, other Senior Officers, Members, Suppliers, Communities and other Partners, therefore being able to build working relationships and effectively communicate complex, professional advice is vital.
How to Apply or for more Information:
3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:
Apply directly online via the Matchtech website
Call Callum Laycock directly on (phone number removed)
Email your CV to
Matchtech:
Matchtech are the largest and leading Highways and Transportation Recruitment Company in the UK.
Future Roles:
If you have the correct experience for this type of position but this specific role is not quite right for you, as the level, location or rates etc. is it not quite what you are looking for a present, please still feel free to get in touch with me as I continually recruit similar roles to the one above at all levels across the UK.
Alternatively if are not suitable for this role but still work within the Highways and Transportation industry and believe you will be looking for a new role in the future please give me a call for a confidential chat regarding your employment status.
To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Location: Oxfordshire, GB
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Working with the Contract manager and Operational Managers the role will ensure that works are undertaken to ensure that the management and delivery of the Highways contracts in line with the responsibilities defined within the contracts ensuring the contract always represents value for money for the council.
To ensure performance payments and contract extensions are made in accordance with the high performance the council requires and seek areas for further efficiency savings. Identify
collaborative opportunities within the directorate at managerial, operational or supply chain level to drive service improvements and efficiency savings
The post holder will ensure that processes are in place and maintained to ensure t effective and efficient budget management and that the relevant legislation and underlying policies of the County are applied to all operational and statutory functions carried out by the are operations service area.
The role will support other Managers across the Environment and Place to embed effective business processes within their teams and ensure continuous improvement in the performance of the Directorate.
As QS Highways Contracts, the post holder will be accountable for the following activities:-
Ensure the commercial delivery of the contracts on the Highways Network, and as appropriate ensure that it develops in accordance with the service requirements, performance, payment, and contract conditions.
Working with colleagues, both internal and external supply chain partners to identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and opportunities aimed at improving services and reducing revenue costs in this area of the service.
Working with the Contract Manager to develop a clear vision for the Operations team adding value to the functional operation of the Highway Maintenance service through effective and efficient business processes.
Supporting and enabling colleagues across Highway Operation and Management to embed the systems to achieve continuous improvement, establishing challenging performance goals and reporting progress.
To work with our Communities, Staff, elected Members, Partners and Suppliers to ensure the delivery of required outcomes, in a consistent way, using the right skills and the most appropriate delivery methods.
To drive continuous improvement so we can be even more ambitious for our organisation and communities in the future.
To support our Organisation, People and Partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately and apply insight to ensure the delivery of effective services for our local people.
To learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.
The postholder will be expected to act as a senior advisor to the Head of Service, providing detailed information on operational issues, service delivery and management of staff to enable effective service planning and decision-making.
The role will require working with members of the Senior Leadership Team, other Senior Officers, Members, Suppliers, Communities and other Partners, therefore being able to build working relationships and effectively communicate complex, professional advice is vital.
How to Apply or for more Information:
3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:
Apply directly online via the Matchtech website
Call Callum Laycock directly on (phone number removed)
Email your CV to
Matchtech:
Matchtech are the largest and leading Highways and Transportation Recruitment Company in the UK.
Future Roles:
If you have the correct experience for this type of position but this specific role is not quite right for you, as the level, location or rates etc. is it not quite what you are looking for a present, please still feel free to get in touch with me as I continually recruit similar roles to the one above at all levels across the UK.
Alternatively if are not suitable for this role but still work within the Highways and Transportation industry and believe you will be looking for a new role in the future please give me a call for a confidential chat regarding your employment status.
To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Location: Oxfordshire, GB
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
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