Quantity Surveyor

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Lancashire
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Property And Surveying
  • Industry

    Property & Real Estate
  • Pay

    £44,428-£48474

Permanent opportunity for Quantity Surveyor at local authority in Lancashire

Your new company

You will be working for a council in Lancashire

Your new role

You will provide professional, technical, contractual and financial Quantity Surveying Services on construction projects and/or schemes working independently and lead a team to complete them within given timescales, costs and specifications.
You will support the implementation of both the Corporate Asset Management Plan and the Councils Capital Programme.
Undertake feasibility option appraisals and estimates for proposed developments for property, producing reports to Senior managers and Clients to inform decisions regarding, budgets, specification and time scales.

The post holder is responsible for the indirect management of financial resources and control of clients and department allocated budgets of between £700K and £20m per contract for capital projects typically between 2 – 4 projects per year.

  • You will carry out feasibility studies and cost option appraisals.
  • Provide estimates, cost planning, procurement and Contract advice.
  • Prepare tender documentation
  • Assess the risk of identified works and make recommendations for prioritisation of budgets
  • Present and discuss cost information with Senior Managers, Head of Services, Head Teachers, and Client Departments.
  • Cost monitor project budgets
  • Prepare background information and reports for negotiation and settlement of contract claims
  • Agreement of Final Accounts
  • VAT Queries
  • Construction Insurance advice
  • Procurement of Consultants, Surveys and Services.
  • Prepare and manage contract orders on the EPROC system for the Cost & Contract Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualification
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS card)
Membership of a Property Chartered Institute RICS or CIOB- or working towards


What you'll get in return

£44,428-£48474

Hybrid working- 2 days per week in the office
Flexible working hours 7-7

What you need to do now


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