Job Description

Housing Assets and Development are seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager within The Directorate of Housing & Communities to support a busy Service team

The emphasis of this post will be upon Procurement and associated pre-contract works and providing commercial and contractual services to support the wider Housing team including Housing Maintenance

Purpose of the Job

To manage and provide Quantity Surveying / Project Management services within the housing department to collate and produce tender documentation, oversee payment, cost control and post contract progress / performance management of building works that will primarily include Principal Contractors undertaking large scale capital improvement schemes and single trade and multi -disciplinary contractors procured via a series of framework, fixed price, term and supply contracts all in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice. Union / Trades consultation & engagement on productivity / target setting. To manage and deliver contractual and commercial Surveying services on development, property, construction and facilities maintenance related projects all in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice.

key responsibilities

To manage and provide Quantity Surveying / Project Management services within the housing department to collate and produce tender documentation, oversee payment, cost control and post contract progress / performance management of building works that will primarily include Principal Contractors undertaking large scale capital improvement schemes and single trade and multi -disciplinary contractors procured via a series of framework, fixed price, term and supply contracts all in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice. Union / Trades consultation & engagement on productivity / target setting. To manage and deliver contractual and commercial Surveying services on development, property, construction and facilities maintenance related projects all in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice. Preparation of tender and contract documents for major construction, development, refurbishment, repair and / or maintenance contracts; including appropriate quantities and price schedules in accordance with good industry practice, contract particulars, site and service specifics, specifications and drawings as appropriate. Ensuring the evaluation of tenders and recommending acceptance of the most economically advantageous tender or tenders.

Levels of experience required

Proven project management experience in a construction / property management function in a multidisciplinary organisation. Proven practical pre and post contract quantity surveying experience of working in professional construction / building / property environment Proven knowledge and understanding of construction and property legal and contractual matters and in particular a detailed working knowledge of standard forms of building contract Proven knowledge and understanding of property management, construction, repairs and maintenance and relevant legislation Experience of Term Contracts ( JCT MTC 2016) and National Federation Schedule of Rates would be beneficial Knowledge of Framewok provisions and call off procedures and experience within a Local Authority environment would be beneficial.

Qualifications

A level 5 or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment, Surveying / Construction or Financial / Commercial Management related field and / or proven extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor

This post is subject to the DBS checking process

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dudley DY1

Application deadline: 19/06/2025