Principal Quantity Surveyor

Rochdale Council; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their experienced team. This role involves managing the quantity surveying input for construction projects and ensuring high-quality service delivery in compliance with corporate standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to project management, maintain strong customer relationships, and support the organization's corporate social responsibilities. This position offers an opportunity to handle significant capital works within the council's Property and Highways service.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying within a construction context.
• Knowledge of corporate procurement rules and health and safety legislation.
• Ability to manage customer relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide quantity surveying input for projects in Property & Highways.
• Ensure high quality delivery of services according to organizational standards.
• Manage relationships with customers to grow the business.
• Support social responsibilities and governance arrangements.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior quantity surveyor to join a team of experienced quantity surveyors procuring construction and other works for Rochdale Borough Council.

The team supports and helps deliver 10m of capital works annually across the Council s Property and Highways.

What We Need From You

• To be responsible for the quantity surveying input for projects and services undertaken by the Property & Highways Service.
• To be responsible for the high quality delivery of all related services in a way, which meets the requirements of the Council s corporate procurement rules, relevant health and safety legislation and the obligations, placed on the Council.
• To manage effective customer relationships that will retain and develop the business.
• To contribute towards Property & Highways Service s corporate and social responsibilities including policy, procedures and governance arrangements.