Senior Quantity Surveyor - Responsive Repairs, Voids and Minor Works Team

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Coalville is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control and maintain financial information for their housing stock. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in financial management and contractor evaluation. This role offers a salary ranging from £40,476 to £44,711, along with an agile working scheme and attractive benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

34 days holiday, increasing to 38 days after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Employee benefits programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in evaluating contractors’ interim valuations and final accounts.
• Ability to monitor costs and apply contract procedures for managing projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cost control and procedures for repairs and investment work.
• Support the production and maintenance of financial information.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

IT skills

Negotiation skills

Education

HNC in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Responsive Repairs, Voids and Minor Works Team

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to help our Responsive Repairs, Voids Teams co-ordinate and manage cost control and procedures for the repairs and investment work on the Council’s tenanted housing stock. You will support the production and maintenance of accurate financial information in accordance with the Council’s rules and will be responsible for ensuring effective cost control measures are in place and budgets adhered for both external and internal contract work. You must be customer-focused and be able to build and maintain effective relationships with our contractors, customers and stakeholders and have effective influencing and negotiation skills to deal with challenging situations as and when required.

You must hold a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HNC level or above) or equivalent and have proven experience in evaluating contractors’ interim valuations and final accounts, monitoring costs, analysing trends, maintaining financial records, and applying contract procedures for managing projects with significant cost values. Strong customer service, effective communication (both verbal and written) and effective IT skills are essential, along with the ability to represent the Council professionally when visiting tenants’ homes and engaging with customers and stakeholders.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £40,476 - 44,711 (pay award pending)

• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working, some office based working each week is required for this job

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution

• Employee benefits programme’ including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Megan Hodgett (Responsive Repairs, Voids and Minor Works Team Manager) at [e-mail] or on 01530 454511, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

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Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Thursday 21 August 2025