Quantity Surveyor

MMP Consultancy; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Dudley is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to support social housing projects. The role includes preparing tender and contract documents, overseeing cost control, and providing commercial advice. Candidates should have significant project management experience and a solid understanding of construction law. This is a 6-month contract position with a focus on procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management within construction.
• Pre- and post-contract quantity surveying experience.
• Understanding of contracts such as JCT MTC 2016.
• Experience in Local Authority environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documentation for construction projects.
• Oversee payment processes and cost control for building works.
• Provide commercial advice on housing-related developments.
• Support productivity discussions with trade unions.
• Evaluate tenders and make recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Quantity surveying

Construction law knowledge

Cost control

Commercial advice

Education

A Level 5 qualification in Built Environment, Surveying, Construction

Job description

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to join a Social Housing provider based in Dudley. This is a 6-month contract subject to possible extension thereafter. The rate of pay is 229.38pd inside of IR35.

This is a key role supporting a fast-paced service area, with a particular focus on procurement and pre-contract activities, alongside the provision of commercial and contractual expertise across a variety of housing-related projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering professional Quantity Surveying and Project Management services to support the planning and delivery of housing capital improvement schemes and maintenance works.

Projects will involve principal contractors as well as multi-disciplinary and single trade contractors, operating under a range of frameworks and fixed-price, term and supply contracts.
Key duties will include:

• Preparing tender and contract documentation for major construction, development, refurbishment, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Overseeing payment processes, cost control, and post-contract performance management of building works.
• Providing contractual and commercial advice across housing-related developments and maintenance initiatives.
• Supporting productivity and performance discussions, including engagement with trade unions on target setting.
• Evaluating tenders and making recommendations in line with the most economically advantageous offers.

Requirements:

• A strong background in project management within a construction or property setting.
• Substantial pre- and post-contract quantity surveying experience.
• Solid knowledge of construction law, contracts (including JCT MTC 2016), and relevant legislation.
• Familiarity with frameworks, call-off procedures, and ideally some experience in a Local Authority environment.
• Experience working with the National Federation Schedule of Rates would be advantageous.

• A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in the Built Environment, Surveying, Construction, Financial or Commercial Management; or
• Extensive relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a comparable professional setting.