Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
- Hourly Rate: £35-£40
- Location: Manchester, M60
We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Investment & Strategic Asset Management team within the Neighbourhoods - Housing Services directorate. This role is pivotal in managing the commercial aspects of allocated construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes across feasibility, procurement, cost management, and contract administration.
Day-to-day of the role:
Pre-Contract:
- Prepare feasibility studies and procurement reports.
- Apply Value Management techniques at the outset of projects.
- Lead estimating and cost planning activities, owning and presenting cost plans.
- Support all procurement stages under the direction of the Project Manager, including pre-qualification, tender analysis, contractor selection, and contract preparation.
- Produce comprehensive tender documentation.
Contract & Cost Management:
- Manage post-contract commercial controls, monitor cost variances, and apply change control procedures.
- Oversee cost checking, valuation work, and monthly cost reporting.
- Support value engineering and life-cycle costing processes.
- Ensure robust cost checks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Negotiate and agree on final accounts.
Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management:
- Ensure projects are delivered to required quality standards, on time and within budget.
- Maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to service improvement, efficiency, and best practice across commercial activities.
- Produce accurate management information aligned with organisational requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc or MSc).
- Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g., MRICS).
- Demonstrable experience in a quantity surveying role within a construction environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to advise, negotiate, and present information clearly.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage competing deadlines and maintain sound judgement under pressure.
- Proven ability to monitor contractor performance and manage contracts to meet KPIs and agreed targets.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic team and contribute to significant projects.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
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