Hybrid Quantity Surveyor: Cost & Contracts

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking four experienced Quantity Surveyors to join the Asset Management team in Nottingham. The role requires expert cost management, estimating and financial control across construction and refurbishment projects, with a strong focus on value for money and delivering on time and to budget.

You will work in a hybrid setup, splitting time between Harvey Road and remote work, collaborating with project managers, contractors and consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing cost estimates, tender documentation and budget forecasts for construction and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including cost control, forecasting, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with experience securing best value from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce accurate cost plans and estimates.
• Experience administering construction contracts, evaluating tenders and leading pre-contract meetings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver value for money whilst maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with costs forecast, monitored and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee variations, valuations and final accounts to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to deliver successful project delivery.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Financial control

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpret drawings

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking four experienced Quantity Surveyors to join the Asset Management team in Nottingham. The role requires expert cost management, estimating and financial control across construction and refurbishment projects, with a strong focus on value for money and delivering on time and to budget.

You will work in a hybrid setup, splitting time between Harvey Road and remote work, collaborating with project managers, contractors and consultants.