Quantity Surveyor

WYPF; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WYPF in Bradford is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Corporate Resources Department within Built Environment. The role supports the Senior Quantity Surveyor and manages tenders, estimates, and interim/final accounts up to about £1m, with some projects beyond.

You will work with the commercial team to develop policies, supervise junior staff, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of construction works.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in managing the Quantity Surveying Service.
• Prepare and submit all trades tenders, quotations, and estimates up to about £1m.
• Negotiate interim and final accounts up to £500k in line with Contract Standing Orders.
• Contribute to development of policies and strategies affecting the section.
• Work with other construction professionals to deliver surveying and estimating service.
• Regularly review and report on performance of construction contracts.
• Collaborate with Client’s Design Team and Operational Management to meet standards.
• Represent the authority in negotiations with external clients or contractors.
• Interpret and produce Contractual Documentation to prepare tenders.
• Manage and prioritise own workload.
• Provide contract administrator role when required.
• Instruct, supervise, and provide technical expertise to contractors.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Measure and value all works including variations.
• Ensure security of confidential information.

Job description

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2nd Floor, Argus Chambers, Hall Ings, Bradford

Closing Date:

23/11/2026

Job Category:

Professional

Department:

Department of Corporate Resources

Service:

Asset & Facilities Management

Job Introduction

Built Environment within the Council's Assets and Facilities Management Service looks after the development of new and the maintenance of existing Council's property assets.The Council's property portfolio is varied including corporate offices and depots, leisure centres, libraries, residential homes, other community facilities and schools.Our projects range from the construction of new schools to day-to-day reactive property maintenance along with developing programmes of activity to reduce the environmental impact of the Council's estate.

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our dedicated team in the Corporate Resources Department.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

The main responsibilities of this role:

• 1) To assist and support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the effective management and development of the Quantity Surveying Service, ensuring compliance with Authority policies and procedures.
• 2) Be responsible for the preparation and submission of ‘All trades’ tenders, quotations, estimates etc. for projects with values of up to approx. £1m, on occasion £1 m plus.
• 3) Negotiation of individual trade contractor and supplier interim and final accounts to a value up to £500k following the Council’s Contract Standing Orders and spend control processes as necessary.
• 4) As a member of the commercial Team, you will be expected to participate and contribute to the development and review of policies and strategies affecting the section including its scheme of delegation.
• 5) Work in conjunction with other construction professionals to ensure an effective Quantity Surveying and Estimating service.
• 6) To carry out regular reviews and reports on performance of construction contracts in accordance with all relevant documentation and financial constraints involving the Council’s direct labour or contractors.
• 7) To work in close partnership with Client’s Design Team and Operational Management to achieve high standards and financial requirements.
• 8) To represent the authority in negotiations with external clients or contractors, including their representatives or consultants.
• 9) To be able to interpret and produce Contractual Documentation to initiate preparation and submission of tenders.
• 10) To manage and prioritise own workload as required.
• 11) As required, provide the role of contract administrator for construction related contracts, documentation, orders and accounts as required, during the construction process.
• 12) As required, instruct, supervise and provide technical expertise to contractors, thereby ensuring that work is completed to specification and in accordance with agreed timetables.
• 13) Be responsible for the supervision and guidance of junior members of the team and staff from other sections of the department.
• 14) Be responsible for the measurement and valuation of all works including any relevant variations.
• 15) Ensure security of confidential and commercially sensitive inform

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age.And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.