Quantity Surveyor: Tendering, Valuation & Contract Admin

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Built Environment team within the Assets and Facilities Management Service, in Bradford. The role involves estimating, tendering and financial control across the council's property estate, including schools, libraries, depots and residential homes.

You will negotiate contractor accounts while supervising junior staff and acting as contract administrator on a range of projects from new builds to reactive repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with involvement in estimating and tendering.
• Familiarity with contract administration and financial controls on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders, quotations and estimates for projects up to £1m.
• Measure and value works, including variations.
• Negotiate contractor and supplier accounts up to £500k.
• Review contract performance and financial position.
• Act as contract administrator for construction contracts.
• Instruct, supervise and give technical expertise to contractors to meet specifications and timetables.
• Represent the Council in negotiations with external clients, contractors and consultants.
• Work with design teams and operational management to meet quality and financial requirements.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in managing the QS service and policy compliance.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing commercial policies and the scheme of delegation.
• Supervise junior team members and staff from other sections.
• Keep confidential and commercially sensitive information secure.

Job description

Bradford Council is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Built Environment team within the Assets and Facilities Management Service, in Bradford. The role involves estimating, tendering and financial control across the council's property estate, including schools, libraries, depots and residential homes.

You will negotiate contractor accounts while supervising junior staff and acting as contract administrator on a range of projects from new builds to reactive repairs.