Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

Connect2Dudley; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager to manage and provide essential services within the housing department. This temporary position requires a professional with extensive experience in managing construction projects, ensuring effective cost control, and engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong contractual knowledge and experience in property management. If you possess a level 5 qualification in the relevant fields and are looking for a challenging role, apply now.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage Quantity Surveying/Project Management services within the housing department.
• Produce tender documentation, oversee cost control and performance management.
• Evaluate tenders and recommend the most advantageous options.

Skills

Project Management

Quantity Surveying

Cost Control

Contractual Knowledge

Education

A level 5 qualification in Built Environment, Surveying or related field

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 National 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.