Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Pontypridd; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

26 days holiday, increasing to 31 after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure membership

Health and wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for the Contract Administration Team. This full-time position involves managing financial and contractual aspects of various civil projects within Rhondda Cynon Taf. Key responsibilities include preparing cost plans, assessing tenders, and procuring services. Candidates should possess at least a Level 6 qualification in Quantity Surveying and relevant professional credentials. The role allows for hybrid working and offers generous benefits including a pension scheme and employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB, ICE or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Provide bills of quantities and commercially assess tenders.
• Manage the financial and contractual aspects of projects.
• Prepare cost plans for grant bids.
• Procure services of consultants and contractors.

Skills

Commercial assessment

Financial management

Contract management

Quantity surveying

Education

Level 6 or equivalent in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Professional qualification (MRICS, MCIOB, ICE)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Contract Administration Team

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor within the Contract Administration Team. The role involves delivering a wide range of civil projects across Rhondda Cynon Taf and supporting the financial and contractual management of these projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide bills of quantities and commercially assess tenders.
• Manage the financial and contractual aspects of projects, including assessment of CE’s.
• Prepare cost plans for grant bids.
• Procure services of consultants and contractors, track changes, and adjust budgets accordingly.

Qualifications

• Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or a relevant subject.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB, ICE or equivalent, or evidence of working towards one.

Benefits

• Permanent full‑time position based at Council headquarters in Pontypridd.
• Hybrid working arrangement – work from home or office.
• 37 hours a week under flexible scheme; 26 days holiday a year, increasing to 31 after 5 years, plus 8 public holidays.
• Opportunity to join Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to discounted ‘Leisure for Life’ membership, ‘Vivup’ staff benefits including lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Employee assistance programmes, health and wellbeing support, and learning & development opportunities.

EEO and Equality

We are committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity. We offer staff networks including Allies, Disability and Carers, and LGBTQ+.

Safeguarding

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. All applicants for this role are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Welsh Language

An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one in English. The Council is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 or above, who meet the essential criteria.