Annual Report on Widening Participation and Outreach (WP&O) | 2013–14
Procurement • Lead on contract advice (type, version, standard clauses etc.), work with Legal team and external QSs. • Oversee construction procurement in-house and advise external QSs • Standardise contract documents and formats (initial plans or drawing register, sign in same place etc.) • Advise on financial aspects of tender returns – consultants and contractors (vfm, reasonableness etc.) • Monitor external consultant fees across all projects • Carry out client monitoring role on external consultant QSs • Oversee, prepare tender documents, review and report on non-construction procurement (catering, transport etc.) • Prepare tender documents for in-house maintenance/refurbishment works and projects • Prepare tender documents for future estate wide contracts (e.g. maintenance alarms, astro turf, PAT testing, tree surveys etc.) • Work with other Cognita departments (Finance and Legal) to develop standards (e.g. General Conditions & Prelims, standard contract clauses, cost reporting formats for external QS’s etc.)
• Assist with Whole Life Cycle costing for design evaluations • Set up and maintain a database of Cognita project costs. • Record write-offs / acquisitions in any Fixed Asset Register • Review all T’s & C’s and appointment documents for external consultants To support schools: • Support to provide budget costs for local works • Support with the preparation of tender documents for local works
• Advise on financial aspects of local tender returns – contractors (vfm, reasonableness etc). Cognita offers excellent benefits including private healthcare, flexible working, additional Christmas holiday, professional subscriptions and a commitment to your continuing your personal development along with a fee discount scheme.
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