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Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity Surveyor Location: Ashington or Durham
Salary: £52,000 - £53,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

The Opportunity A leading housing organisation is looking for an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join its Asset & Property team.

The role will support the commercial management and delivery of planned investment and construction projects across a substantial housing portfolio, with responsibility for financial control, contract administration and value-for-money delivery.

You will work closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery and contribute to service improvements and wider organisational objectives.

Important to Know

• Permanent, full-time position
• Based at either Ashington or Durham
• Salary of £52,621 per year
• Experience delivering quantity surveying services within the construction sector is essential
• Experience in procurement, project management, contract administration and budget management is required
• Chartered status, a degree qualification or significant relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is required
• Client-side Quantity Surveying experience is desirable
• Housing sector and planned investment experience is desirable
• Knowledge of the Construction Act and associated legislation is desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential
• Regular site visits will be required

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day quantity surveying and contract administration functions across planned investment and asset projects
• Prepare, review and administer contracts, valuations, variations, certifications and final accounts
• Support procurement and tendering activities
• Prepare tender documentation and pricing schedules
• Monitor contract performance, project completions, cashflow, budgets and commercial outcomes
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess project progress and commercial performance
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and operational risks
• Attend and represent the organisation at pre-start, progress, partnership and commercial review meetings
• Support the development and integration of commercial and asset management systems
• Contribute to service improvements and efficiencies
• Support social value initiatives across the organisation

What We're Looking For

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor, degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor or someone with significant relevant experience
• Strong Quantity Surveying experience within the construction sector
• Experience of procurement and tendering
• Strong contract administration experience
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring commercial performance
• Ability to analyse complex commercial and financial information
• Ability to provide clear commercial recommendations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for business use

Desirable

• Client-side Quantity Surveying experience
• Housing sector experience
• Experience of planned investment programmes
• Knowledge of current and emerging housing and construction regulations
• Knowledge of the Construction Act and associated legislation

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