Quantity Surveyor

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage financial aspects of housing projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic alignment. The role offers a chance to work in a collaborative team, bringing expertise to improve community housing quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Ample annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Confident in preparing cost estimates and reviewing tender submissions.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing financial aspects of the Capital Housing investment programme.
• Guiding procurement decisions through cost analysis and benchmarking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cost management

Financial analysis

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Shape the Future of Housing
We bring a commercial mindset to the public sector, and our Quantity Surveying team plays a vital role in ensuring that every pound spent delivers real value for our residents and leaseholders.
Your Next Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll take the lead on managing the financial aspects of our Capital Housing investment programme. From procurement to project delivery, you'll ensure that every step is cost-effective and strategically sound. Your expertise will guide procurement decisions, helping us achieve the best value through detailed cost analysis and benchmarking.You'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team that's passionate about delivering excellence in housing.

What You'll Bring
We welcome professionals from both public and private sectors. What matters most is your ability to manage commercial and cost elements of planned and investment work. You'll be confident preparing cost estimates and reviewing tender submissions from service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• A MRICS qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead and support junior team members.
• A solid understanding of construction contracts and health and safety regulations.

What We OfferIn return for your expertise, we offer:

• A competitive salary
• A generous pension scheme
• Ample annual leave plus bank holidays

Join us and help shape a borough where everyone can thrive.
What you need to do now
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