Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager for a temporary contract in Dudley to manage quantity surveying tasks, oversee project management services, and prepare essential tender documents. This is an opportunity for a qualified individual with extensive experience and a solid background in construction management to contribute to significant housing projects.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in a construction and property management function.
• Practical pre and post contract quantity surveying experience.
• Knowledge of construction and property legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide Quantity Surveying / Project Management services.
• Prepare tender and contract documents for major construction projects.
• Evaluate tenders and recommend acceptance of advantageous offers.

Skills

Project Management

Quantity Surveying

Cost Control

Contract Management

Consultation

Education

Level 5 qualification in Built Environment, Surveying, or Construction

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager

Location: Dudley

Contract: Temporary, 6 months initially

Role Summary

• To manage and provide Quantity Surveying / Project Management services within the housing department to collate and produce tender documentation, oversee payment, cost control and post contract progress / performance management of building works that will primarily include Principal Contractors undertaking large scale capital improvement schemes and single trade and multi -disciplinary contractors procured via a series of framework, fixed price, term and supply contracts all in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice. Union / Trades consultation & engagement on productivity / target setting.




• To manage and deliver contractual and commercial Surveying services on development, property, construction and facilities maintenance related projects all in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice.




• Preparation of tender and contract documents for major construction, development, refurbishment, repair and / or maintenance contracts; including appropriate quantities and price schedules in accordance with good industry practice, contract particulars, site and service specifics, specifications and drawings as appropriate.




• Ensuring the evaluation of tenders and recommending acceptance of the most economically advantageous tender or tenders.

Levels of experience required

• Proven project management experience in a construction / property management function in a multidisciplinary organisation.




• Proven practical pre and post contract quantity surveying experience of working in professional construction / building / property environment




• Proven knowledge and understanding of construction and property legal and contractual matters and in particular a detailed working knowledge of standard forms of building contract




• Proven knowledge and understanding of property management, construction, repairs and maintenance and relevant legislation




• Experience of Term Contracts ( JCT MTC 2016) and Federation Schedule of Rates would be beneficial




• Knowledge of Framework provisions and call off procedures and experience within a Local Authority environment would be beneficial.

Qualifications:

• A level 5 or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment, Surveying / Construction or Financial / Commercial Management related field and / or proven extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Connect2Dudleyis a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.