Capital Quantity Surveyor

Schools’ Choice; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Schools’ Choice is recruiting a Capital Quantity Surveyor for Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council. The role is office-based at Crossgates Office, Redditch with site visits across Redditch, on a 6-month initial contract, 37 hours per week.

The role involves supporting procurement, financial management and delivery of housing and property projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least two years' post-qualification experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience covering both pre- and post-contract duties.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation incl. CDM Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, specifications, schedules of works, and rates.
• Procure goods, services, and works contracts, including tender evaluations and reporting.
• Undertake site measurements and valuations of works.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment notifications, and final accounts.
• Assess and agree variations, claims, and non-standard works.
• Produce financial and project-related reports.
• Support leaseholder service charge and contribution calculations.
• Assist with statutory, regulatory, and funding-related returns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant contract and health & safety legislation.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Budget management

Contract administration

Site visits

Right to work in UK

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Capital Quantity Surveyor

Crossgates Office, Redditch (Office-Based with Site Visits Across Redditch) 6-Month Initial Contract 37 Hours per Week £33.43 PAYE / £45.00 Umbrella per Hour

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Housing Property Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to support the procurement, financial management, and delivery of housing and property-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, specifications, schedules of works, and rates.
• Procure goods, services, and works contracts, including tender evaluations and reporting.
• Undertake site measurements and valuations of works.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment notifications, and final accounts.
• Assess and agree variations, claims, and non-standard works.
• Produce financial and project-related reports.
• Support leaseholder service charge and contribution calculations.
• Assist with statutory, regulatory, and funding-related returns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant contract and health & safety legislation.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience covering both pre- and post-contract duties.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Experience managing project budgets, including capital and revenue expenditure.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular site visits are required.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work effectively in a busy environment.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.