Public Sector Quantity Surveyor (7-Month Contract)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Dudley, United Kingdom, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor on a seven-month contract with a local authority. The role pays £400 per day under an umbrella arrangement and focuses on providing expert commercial and procurement support for public sector projects.

The successful candidate will manage procurement activities, tenders, and contract management, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and governance while delivering best value and mitigating commercial

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-contract and procurement activities in local authority or public sector.
• Ability to manage tender processes, evaluations, and commercial assessments.
• Experience in preparing contract documentation and procurement-related reports.
• Background in commercial management of construction, infrastructure, or public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract quantity surveying and procurement tasks.
• Develop procurement documentation, tender packages, contract documents, and reports.
• Oversee tender processes, including evaluations and commercial assessments.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement laws and governance.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Support procurement strategies to ensure best value and manage risks.
• Analyze costs and budgets to aid decision-making.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Procurement

Tender processes

Commercial management

Contract documentation

Education

Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent

RICS or CIPS membership desirable

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Dudley, United Kingdom, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor on a seven-month contract with a local authority. The role pays £400 per day under an umbrella arrangement and focuses on providing expert commercial and procurement support for public sector projects.

The successful candidate will manage procurement activities, tenders, and contract management, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and governance while delivering best value and mitigating commercial