We are working with Kirklees Council to find a Quantity Surveyor on an interim basis.Location: HuddersfieldJob Type: Full-timeLength of role: Initial 3 monthsWe are seeking an experienced and qualified Quantity Surveyor to join our Capital Development and Delivery Team at the Council. This role is crucial for delivering a wide variety of major projects including new builds and remodelling schemes across schools, leisure centres, offices, and more. If you have a background in public sector project delivery, this position offers a dynamic environment where innovative and creative work solutions are valued.Day-to-day of the role:- Provide a full range of Quantity Surveying services on complex projects, including all Pre-Contract and Post-Contract services.- Promote best practices in project and programme management, cost control, and construction procurement.- Support, motivate, and lead people within the team, contributing to the continuous improvement and development of the Service.- Manage projects and staff effectively to meet service key performance indicators, customer objectives, and capital programmes.- Ensure high standards of customer care and professionalism when dealing with customers and colleagues.- Deliver Pre-contract services effectively on complex projects ensuring compliance with EU procurement and Public Procurement Rules.- Prepare and agree Final Accounts, including checking the accounts of specialist subcontractors.- Set up Construction Partnering Frameworks and negotiate commercial agreements as required.Required Skills & Qualifications:- Must have a Quantity Surveying related qualification to graduate level.- Significant post-qualification experience, preferably within a multi-disciplined professional design organisation.- Chartered member of RICS is desirable.- Strong understanding of construction and procurement processes, contract administration, and technical language.- Ability to apply financial control and manage the complexities of multi and single disciplinary design projects in a politically sensitive and commercial environment. -Proficiency in project and programme management, planning, delivering, and evaluating interrelated activities.
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- Kirklees Council is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for an interim role in Huddersfield, with an initial duration of 3 months.
- The position requires a Quantity Surveying qualification at the graduate level and significant post-qualification experience, preferably in a public sector project delivery context.
- The role involves providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services, promoting best practices in project management and cost control, and managing complex projects.
- Candidates should have a strong understanding of construction processes, contract administration, and financial control, with Chartered membership of RICS being desirable.
- The salary for this full-time position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
