Job Description
Quantity Surveyor, Dudley Council
350 per day (Umbrella)
Summary
To undertake post-contract commercial duties across several small work programmes within the council's housing adaptations service.
To provide commercial management and post-contract support for adaptation works delivered through:
- Council-funded adaptation programmes
- Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funded works
Contracts are based on the Measured Term Contract 2016/2024, incorporating amendments and a bespoke Schedule of Rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing and approving scheme costs at pre-start and at grant stage
- Valuing completed works and certifying payments
- Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and Schedule of Rates
- Providing commercial advice and support to project officers and managers
Workload
- Approximate monthly valuations across all workstreams and tenures: 500,000
- Multiple workstreams across council and private sector adaptations
Essential Experience
- Quantity Surveying experience within housing repairs, maintenance, adaptations, or similar construction programmes
- Strong post-contract administration and valuation experience
- Experience of Schedule of Rates-based contracts
- Knowledge of Measured Term Contracts (MTC) or similar term-based arrangements
- Ability to work independently
Timescales
1month
Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
