Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the Public Sector is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for their Assets Delivery Team. This full-time role involves preparing estimates, managing tenders, and financial reporting. Candidates should have an HND and relevant experience, and ideally understand local authority housing services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification Quantity Surveying experience required.
• Full UK Driving Licence for site visits essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of budget estimates and detailed cost plans.
• Writing tender specifications and managing submissions.
• Monthly cost forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Understanding of local authority procedures

Education

HND in relevant construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic tendering systems

Job description

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.