Quantity Surveyor

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in North West Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Housing Asset Management Team on an interim basis. This role involves cost control, financial planning, and managing budgets for housing repairs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in social housing projects, ensuring effective contractor management and compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience working within social housing quantity surveying.
• Strong ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Confident in managing competing priorities while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and management of cost control processes.
• Monitor and manage budgets for internal teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors.

Skills

Cost control

Financial planning

Budget management

Contractor management

Performance monitoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Interim)
Location: North West Leicestershire
Rate: £34.86 – £37.35 per hour (Umbrella)

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A Local Authority in North West Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Housing Asset Management Team on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the cost control, financial planning, and delivery of vital repairs and investment works to the Council’s housing stock.

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Key Responsibilities

- Support the coordination and management of cost control processes for housing repairs and investment programmes.
- Ensure compliance with the Council’s financial regulations and standing orders.
- Monitor and manage budgets for both internal teams and external contractors.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, residents, and stakeholders.
- Chair contract meetings and resolve issues efficiently to maintain project momentum.
- Assist in the procurement of new contracts alongside the Housing Procurement Officer.
- Prepare business cases, financial reports, and valuation summaries to inform decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value for money.

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Requirements

- Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
- Experience working within social housing quantity surveying.
- Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and control project budgets.
- Skilled in contractor management, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
- Proven experience in producing financial reports and appraisals.
- Confident in managing competing priorities while maintaining quality and compliance.