Senior Quantity Surveyor

CRA Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority organization is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a 3-month contract role. The position involves providing expert quantity surveying services related to housing surveys and asset management. Key responsibilities include managing budgets up to £12 million, preparing pricing documentation, and handling tender reports. Candidates should have extensive experience in quantity surveying and hold a relevant degree or qualification. This role offers an opportunity to impact significant projects in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a professional quantity surveying environment.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale quantity surveying projects.
• Experience in preparing complex financial and cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on quantity surveying and cost planning.
• Ensure systems are in place for senior managers to stay informed.
• Prepare pricing documentation and manage budgets up to £12 million.
• Appoint and manage consultants and suppliers.
• Handle tender reports, recommendations, and contract disputes.

Skills

Expert advice in quantity surveying

Cost planning

Budget management

Tender reporting

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or equivalent

Job description

This is a 3‑month contract role with a local authority, focused on providing comprehensive quantity‑surveying services related to housing surveys, design, investment, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on quantity surveying and cost planning for maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment programmes.
• Ensure systems are in place for senior managers to be informed about performance, progress and policy options.
• Prepare pricing documentation and manage budgets up to £12 million, controlling expenditure through careful management.
• Appoint and manage consultants and suppliers, including work allocation to sub‑contractors.
• Handle tender reports, recommendations, service provider valuations, contract disputes and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a professional quantity surveying environment.
• Proven track record in managing large‑scale quantity surveying projects.
• Experience in preparing complex financial and cost reports.
• Degree in quantity surveying with a relevant qualification (e.g., RICS) or equivalent experience.