Quantity Surveyor

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Quantity Surveyors to join our dynamic team, we have the opportunity for a 6 month appointment with possible extension.

We support agile hybrid working arrangements and would envisage this role being delivered through a mix of remote and on-site working with flexible hours. 

• 37 hours per week 

• This?role covers the local Reading area only 

Our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough. 

About the role 

We’ll need you to ensure effective cost control of a wide variety of housing projects. Your role will be to prepare estimates, contract documentation and provide financial management of contractors and suppliers. You will ensure that payments are made in accordance with the Council regulations. 

We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to deliver their best.  

Main duties include: 

• Experience of developing, managing and operating Schedule of rates. 

• Monitoring external contractor/supply chain cost 

• Provide professional and technical advice to Councillors and Officers 

• Managing tender procedures, tender assessments, and contract documents 

• Management of the trade productivity scheme 

About you 

We’ll need you to have a relevant industry qualification and experience dealing with complex construction projects. Experience of working with social housing will really help you to hit the ground running.   

Specific Requirements: 

• Industry qualification RICS/BSc/HND/HNC 

• Procurement/Contract Management experience 

• Experience of budgetary control 

• Knowledge of Statutory Legislation and Building Regulation.