34 government jobs found

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Senior Building Control Surveyor within a Local Authority client based in Cambridgeshire. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (3 days on-site per week), and £629.96 Umbrella per day, with a contract length of 6 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below: Securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with building 2Deliver and promote the health safety and welfare of people in and around buildings, in line with relevant legislation and regulations Effectively engage with site management, builders, external partners and applicants and Council staff at all stages of the building control process, to offer advice and ensure that all decisions and actions comply with the Council's policies, the requirements of the Building Regulations and/or associated legislation and regulations...

Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor Milton Keynes A specialist construction consultancy in Milton Keynes is recruiting for both an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor and a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The business provides commercial support to main contractors across sectors, including defence and secure estate projects. Typical work includes refurbishment, fit out, exterior works and security upgrade packages within prisons, MOD sites, MOJ buildings and other controlled access government facilities. The team operates on the contractor side and has around 30 Quantity Surveyors working from modern open-plan offices. The consultancy has recently merged with a major international group, offering long-term stability, global expertise and strong progression opportunities. Benefits Salary up to 70000 Performance-related bonus Private healthcare Company pension Income protection Life insurance Electric car scheme Cycle to work scheme Discounted gym membership...

My well established Client, is urgently recruiting for a skilled and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team, delivering high-quality projects for government and public sector clients. This role is ideal for someone experienced in QA Project work, who is comfortable managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects while maintaining compliance with public / commercial procurement frameworks. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on budget, on time, and in accordance with contractual obligations, with a strong emphasis on transparency, governance, and value for money. Key Responsibilities Manage all commercial aspects of construction projects from pre-contract through to final account Prepare cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation in line with public sector requirements Evaluate subcontractor tenders, negotiate contracts, and manage subcontractor performance Administer contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT) including change...

To deliver services and outcomes identified through the Chief Executive's or Property and Assets work plan and deliver resources to meet priorities and objectives or as otherwise directed Client Details This organisation operates within the public sector and is involved in the construction industry. As a mid-sized entity, it focuses on delivering essential services to the community and maintaining high standards in all its projects. Description Support the Senior Building Surveyor in delivering the Council's Property and Assets objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Maintain and develop professional knowledge, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations. Assist in coordinating team activities, providing guidance and supervision where required. Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively to a range of stakeholders. Produce accurate reports, briefings, and presentations to support decision-making....

Rate: £25-£35 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Contract: Initial 12-18 month contract Exciting Opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in Derby An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a busy Highways team, supporting the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement works across the network. This role would suit a commercially minded professional with experience administering contracts, managing costs, and supporting project delivery within a highways or civil engineering environment. Working closely with Contract Managers, Engineers, and Operational Teams, you will play a key role in ensuring contracts are managed effectively, costs are controlled, and projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements. The main duties of the Quantity Surveyor include: Supporting the administration and commercial management of highway maintenance and improvement contracts. Reviewing contractor applications, quotations, valuations, and payment...

Assistant Building Surveyor - London An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading, global multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile projects across the built environment. They are seeking an ambitious Assistant Building Surveyor to join their growing London. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop within a forward-thinking organisation that offers structured support towards chartership and exposure to a wide variety of sectors and projects. The Opportunity! You will join a collaborative and dynamic team delivering a full range of building surveying services across sectors including public and private clients, education, infrastructure, defence and government. The role offers strong career development, with a structured APC programme, dedicated mentorship, and access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies to support your professional growth. Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Building...

This NorthLondon Authority are looking for a Deputy Head of Building Control to joing their Planning Services. Details of the role are: Where appropriate and within limits of competence, to manage a team of inspectors including the Specialist Building Inspector, Building Inspector and Trainee Building Inspector roles and provide supervision of project work. To undertake specialist or technical assessments/activities and make decisions on those assessments, using skills that would have been gained through qualifications and practical experience, to effectively deliver the Building Control service through the Council's scheme of delegation in relation to the Building Act 1984 etc., ensuring buildings comply with the relevant regulatory standards in terms of health, safety, sustainability, energy conservation, accessibility, and design. To lead the Building Control service and its working relationship with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and any associated regional hub. To...

Assistant Building Surveyor A small, established Building Consultancy based near Reading is seeking an experienced Assistant Building Surveyor to boost the team and immediately work on key projects. This role will suit a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor with at least one year's experience. The Assistant Building Surveyor's role Joining a talented and welcoming team, the successful Assistant Building Surveyor will be working on a broad mix of education, local government and commercial (a growing area for this employer) projects, carrying out a mixture of traditional building surveying roles and project bias (contract administration) services. You will contribute to the design element of projects, so strong AutoCAD skills are essential. The Assistant Building Surveyor Completed a RICS accredited/ Surveying degree 1+ years' experience Experience working for a UK Building Consultancy or Public Sector organisation Strong AutoCAD / CAD skills Able to commute...

Senior Building Surveyor - Bulk Surveying & Damp & Mould Lead (Social Housing) Manchester £40,000 - £50,000 plus full benefits package A highly regarded, fast-growing consultancy working across the social housing and public sector is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to play a key leadership role within its expanding surveying division click apply for full job details

Senior Building Surveyor Enfield Residential, Social Housing & Public Sector Projects Up to £75,000 + Benefits I m working with a highly respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across social housing, residential, and public sector work. Their projects have a real impact on communities, improving existing stock and delivering meaningful upgrades across housing and public assets. Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of instructions, I m looking to appoint a Building Surveyor at Senior level. The team is open to candidates at different stages, including those recently Chartered or progressing through their APC. The Role You ll work across a broad mix of project and professional instructions, primarily within social housing and public sector portfolios, alongside wider public sector work. Typical work includes: Contract administration and project delivery (refurbishment and improvement schemes) Building surveys, condition...

Quantity surveyor - Specialist sub contractor - Dartford - to 80k + package Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing specialist contractor based in Dartford. The organisation delivers high-quality commercial and high-security solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including education, infrastructure, industrial, data centres and government environments. The business has built a strong reputation for technical expertise and long-standing client relationships, operating across multiple projects typically ranging in value from £50k to £1m Your new role As an Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects concurrently, ensuring strong financial performance and contractual compliance throughout the project Lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: Reviewing and negotiating subcontract terms and conditions Preparing and managing monthly applications for payment,...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor job Market Harborough £30K+ Career growth Heritage projects Your new company A growing, medium-sized construction firm with nationwide operations and a strong reputation in the commercial and heritage sectors. Specialising in restoration and installation, the company works on a variety of refurbishment projects, including schools, hospitals, and government buildings. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to quality, it offers a supportive environment for early-career professionals. Your new role As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial team in managing the financial aspects of construction contracts. Working primarily from the head office with occasional travel to sites across the UK, you'll assist in preparing tender documents, reviewing contract terms, compiling valuations, and managing subcontractor accounts. You'll work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers, and Contracts Managers to ensure accurate...

We're looking for three Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our KierBAM team based in Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard. Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We're seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a crucial role in managing all contractual and financial aspects of this significant construction...

Quantity Surveyor M&E - Consultancy Salary and Package - 30,000 - 100,000+ DOE from junior to senior. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Christmas bonus Additional company benefits Ongoing training and professional development Mentoring from experienced commercial professionals Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy Exposure to major UK and European projects across multiple sectors Location - West London Full-time, Permanent Position About the Company This established specialist commercial consultancy has been supporting Mechanical and Electrical contractors across the UK and Europe for nearly four decades. With a team of approximately 45 professionals, they provide commercial management and quantity surveying expertise on projects ranging from major data centres and infrastructure schemes to commercial, residential, healthcare and industrial developments. Why Join Them This is an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor,...

Seeking an Assistant / APC Building Surveyor Hays Property and Surveying are seeking an Assistant / APC Building Surveyor to join a leading global construction consultancy based in Southampton. The company is a multidisciplinary construction consultancy with offices based across the globe. They provide a range of services including Building Surveying, Cost Consultancy, and Project Management, working on behalf of clients within the Public and Private Sector. Their Southampton Office Building Consultancy department is dedicated to delivering exceptional building surveying services across a variety of sectors, including Local Government, Education, Defence, Government Bodies, National Frameworks and Commercial. Due to an increase in workloads, the department is now seeking an Assistant / APC Building Surveyor to join the business. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to attend the office in Southampton 2-3 days a week. Your new role As an Assistant / APC Building...

Chartered Building Surveyor Bristol & South West Region Government Framework Projects Flexible Working Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor seeking the opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects across Bristol and the South West, while enjoying genuine flexibility and autonomy in your role? Our client is a highly respected consultancy delivering projects through major Government Frameworks and is looking to strengthen its Building Surveying team with the appointment of a Chartered Building Surveyor. This role offers the opportunity to work on a substantial pipeline of projects across Bristol, the South West and surrounding regions, including a significant volume of education sector work as part of the Government's School Rebuilding Programme. The Opportunity You will play a key role in the delivery of complex construction and refurbishment projects across a varied public sector portfolio, working closely with clients, contractors and design teams from...

Quantity Surveyor M&E - Consultancy Salary and Package - 30,000 - 100,000+ DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Christmas bonus Additional company benefits Ongoing training and professional development Mentoring from experienced commercial professionals Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy Exposure to major UK and European projects across multiple sectors Location - London & Surrounding Areas Full-time, Permanent Position About the Company This established specialist commercial consultancy has been supporting Mechanical and Electrical contractors across the UK and Europe for nearly four decades. With a team of approximately 45 professionals, they provide commercial management and quantity surveying expertise on projects ranging from major data centres and infrastructure schemes to commercial, residential, healthcare and industrial developments. Why Join Them This is an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor,...

Junior Quantity Surveyor, Local Projects, Established Main Contractor Your new company Hays Recruitment is working with a Co. Tyrone-based highly respected, family-owned construction company, in the recruitment of a Junior Quantity Surveyor. This contractor has nearly 30 years of industry experience with a multi-skilled team which has delivered projects ranging from government buildings, schools, healthcare and housing contracts to new build and refurbishment works on both commercial and private properties. Since its creation, the company has grown significantly, and is now seen as a leading construction company operating both in NI and the UK. Due to continued growth and ongoing success, a position has become available for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team. Your new role Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will assist in the cost management on a range of projects, including maintenance frameworks as well as refurbishment and new build...

Project Quantity Surveyor Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk £60,000 - £70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package Tier 1 Main Contractor Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of major commercial construction projects with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors? We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the East of England. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Bury St Edmunds , working on high-profile projects valued between £45m and £70m . This is an excellent opportunity to join a business renowned for delivering complex, technically challenging schemes across the public sector, offering long-term career progression, job security, and exposure to landmark developments. The Role As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of large-scale construction projects from...