Job Description

Vacancy

Post Title

Contracts Quantity Surveyor

Directorate

Project Delivery

Location

Eastleigh House

Advert Close date

23/01/2026

Job description

Job advert text

CONTRACT QUANTITY SURVEYOR


Full time, permanent - 37 hours a week


Salary Competitive depending on experience




Do you want to make a difference?




At Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all our residents, businesses and visitors. As evidence of this the Council has embarked on an exciting journey taking the lead in building new sustainable and healthy communities within the Borough.




We have an innovative and exciting programme of housing and infrastructure projects that prioritise people, the environment and long-term growth in the services Eastleigh can offer.




Our flagship development, One Horton Heath, is well underway. Delivering 2,500 homes, a primary school, commercial buildings and a new local centre One Horton Heath is a major mixed-use extension of the existing village that aims to place the core values of the Council at its heart.




Other projects in this innovative programme include development and operation of large-scale solar parks, private heat network, private wire networks, town centre regeneration projects, upgrading & retrofitting our existing commercial property portfolio, creation and sale of offset credits for Nitrate, Phosphate, SANG & BNG, joint ventures and monitoring with development partners to bring forward housing delivery across the Borough and more.




We currently have a vacancy in the One Horton Heath team for a Contract Quantity Surveyor. For more information about the project visit www.onehortonheath.co.uk




About the Role




This role is an important part of ensuring successful project delivery for Horton Heath.




You will be responsible for procurement and management of larger budgets and significant contracts. The role will produce cost budgets, provide advice on value engineering and be responsible for tendering and selection of consultants, contractors and suppliers, including drafting agreements.




As contract quantity surveyor, you would be responsible for ensuring monitoring and updating of cash flows, assisting in the management of claims and providing financial information for risk management schemes and providing advice on risk mitigation for your accounts.




The role will capture and report on financial and commercial performance, and will also develop members of the team.




About You


You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of development and contracts on a project of similar scale, Experience within the building industry is required,




You will be degree educated in an appropriate subject o be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. RICS or other relevant membership is desirable.




You should be able to demonstrate understanding of cash flow and cost reporting, and knowledge of procurement, letting of contracts is required. An understanding and experience of OJEU procurement rules is an advantage.




You will be a person who is able to negotiate successfully, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills. An ability to work with financial information and budgets accurately is required, as are strong IT skills and experience with Microsoft packages. A knowledge of managing and motivating others is required.




About Us


We are a diverse and talented team and as an employer we are committed to supporting and developing all our staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative and enjoyable. We offer excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support our staff in maintaining a good work life balance through our innovative flexi-time system and wellness plans.




We offer a good range of benefits and facilities which include:




- Up to 31 days annual leave (dependant on local government continuous service)


- Hybrid working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month (subject to operational requirements - pro rata for part time staff)


- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme


- Places Leisure, Eastleigh - 30% off Full Membership


- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme


- Excellent working environment




If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.




If you would like to arrange and informal discussion about this role please contact Peter Swift at peter.swift@eastleigh.gov.uk or 07353 161031.




Please be aware that we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and therefore candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.




Closing date: 23 January 2026


Interview date: To be confirmed

Employment & compensation

Employment type

Full time

Employment status

Permanent

Weekly contract hours

37.00

Salary band

10

Salary ()

Competitive salary