Quantity Surveyor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector client in Greater Manchester seeks a Quantity Surveyor for their Assets Delivery Team. The successful candidate will handle budget estimates, tender documents, and cost forecasts while ensuring compliance with housing legislation. An HND in a related discipline and a minimum of 3 years experience in Quantity Surveying are required. The role offers a daily rate of £450, with potential for a referral bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification Quantity Surveying experience.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or a Degree in Building Surveying is beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of budget estimates and detailed cost plans.
• Writing tender specifications and issuing documentation via electronic portals.
• Evaluation and negotiation of submitted tenders.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Understanding of housing legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in electronic tendering systems

Education

HND in a relevant construction-related discipline

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Assets Delivery Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a housing services environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is toprepare estimates, tender documents, and final accounts to deliver housing investment programmes. This includes liaison with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure construction-related activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with legislation.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Preparation of budget estimates and detailed cost plans
• Writing tender specifications and issuing documentation via electronic portals
• Evaluation and negotiation of submitted tenders
• Monthly cost forecasting and financial reporting
• Settlement of final accounts and contract variations
• Advising on all financial matters relating to construction and environmental scheme

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

• HND in a relevant construction-related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification Quantity Surveying experience
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or a Degree in Building Surveying
• Understanding of local authority procedures and housing legislation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic tendering systems

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £450 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £360 per day PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.