Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A Local Authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its Property and Housing Asset Management Team. The successful candidate will manage cost control, financial management, and procurement related to the Council’s housing stock. Responsibilities include ensuring budget adherence and compliance with regulations while effectively collaborating with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within housing or property services.
• Excellent understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and management of cost control for housing repairs and investment works.
• Produce and maintain accurate financial information in line with Council standing orders.
• Ensure robust cost control measures are in place and budgets are adhered to across internal and external contracts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Support the Housing Procurement Officer with contract procurement activities.
• Forecast cash flow and manage accruals.
• Review contractor valuations promptly.

Skills

Financial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Procurement processes

Education

Qualified Quantity Surveyor or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Leicestershire
Rate: £34.86 – £37.35 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: Interim Assignment
Employer: Local Authority

A Local Authority based in Leicestershire is recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its Property and Housing Asset Management Team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Housing Asset Management Team with cost control, financial management, and procurement for the Council’s housing stock. You will ensure that all works and contracts are delivered efficiently, within budget, and in full compliance with the Council’s procedures and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and management of cost control for housing repairs and investment works.
• Produce and maintain accurate financial information in line with Council standing orders.
• Ensure robust cost control measures are in place and budgets are adhered to across internal and external contracts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, customers, and stakeholders, addressing challenges as they arise.
• Support the Housing Procurement Officer with contract procurement activities.
• Forecast cash flow and manage accruals, sharing information with relevant stakeholders.
• Review contractor valuations promptly, ensuring all works and documentation are complete and payments are processed in line with agreed terms.

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent).
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within housing or property services.
• Strong financial management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.