Quantity Surveyor

Nottingham City Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Smart working

Fully funded professional development

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Discounts on fitness

Cinema discounts

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Nottingham City Council Housing Services is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for development, refurbishment and capital projects. The role focuses on cost plans, tender evaluation and value-for-money outcomes within a hybrid working setting.

You will monitor budgets, manage variations and final accounts while collaborating with project managers, contractors and consultants to maintain programme quality and financial control.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing cost estimates, tender documentation and budget forecasts for construction and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including cost control, forecasting, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with experience securing best value from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce accurate cost plans and estimates.
• Experience administering construction contracts, evaluating tenders and leading pre-contract meetings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver value for money whilst maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Cost estimates

Tendering

Budget forecasts

Contract administration

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Job description

rising to 33 days, plus bank holidays Option to buy additional annual leave Hybrid / Smart Working Fully funded professional qualifications Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Discounts on fitness, cinema, shopping and more

About The Role

You will be an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of cost management, estimating and financial control within the construction sector. Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring costs are accurately forecast, monitored and controlled throughout the project lifecycle. You will possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills, with experience in managing variations, preparing valuations and agreeing final accounts. Your commercial awareness will enable you to identify risks and opportunities, challenge costs where necessary and deliver value for money without compromising quality or programme. You will be comfortable working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders, building positive working relationships to support successful project delivery. A sound understanding of procurement, contract administration and construction processes is essential, together with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work. Most importantly, you will be proactive, organised and solutions focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the successful delivery of development, refurbishment and capital investment projects.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1. Experience preparing cost estimates, tender documentation and budget forecasts for construction and refurbishment projects.
• 2. Strong commercial and financial management skills, including cost control, forecasting, variations and final accounts.
• 3. Excellent negotiation skills, with experience securing best value from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• 4. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce accurate cost plans and estimates.
• 5. Experience administering construction contracts, evaluating tenders and leading pre-contract meetings.
• 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver value for money whilst maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Closing Date: 16 November (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: TBC- Please note, this is subject to change

We bring together talent, celebrate diversity, and create lasting value for the communities we serve. As a fair and inclusive employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter - we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively - showing your real self is what helps you succeed

We welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.

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Quantity Surveyor | £47,665 to £50,908 | Nottingham | Hybrid working, with typically 2 to 3 days working remotely each week, depending on project and team requirements | 17.9% Pension

Looking for a Quantity Surveyor role where your commercial expertise has a genuine impact? Join Nottingham City Council Housing Services and help deliver development, refurbishment and capital investment projects that improve homes and communities across Nottingham. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from hybrid working, a generous pension, excellent annual leave and funded professional development

Make a Real Difference - Work with Nottingham City Council Housing Services

At Nottingham City Council, we're one of Nottingham's largest employers, offering a wide range of roles across diverse services. But here in Housing Services, your work goes beyond a job - it changes lives.

Why join us? £47,665 starting salary, rising to £50,908 17.9% defined benefit pension 26 days' annual leave