We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the East Midlands, who are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on a three-month temporary contract. The position is due to start immediately, on a full-time basis. The daily rate of pay is £200-250 a day on an umbrella basis. This role offers hybrid working with two to three days working from home available.

The ideal candidate must have experience of Quantity Surveying, ideally within a council setting and hold a full UK Driving License. 

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working on a range of projects, covering new build housing, planned works and repairs works

• Preparing full tenders and documentation for programmes of work

• Tendering evaluations and providing advise on contract arrangements

• Carrying out site visits and inspections, reporting back on findings with further requirements as appropriate

• Inspecting and reporting on contract performance and quality

• Valuing completed works and approving payment requests

• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing

• Experience of Quantity Surveying

• Experience working on high value projects

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Financial management and budgeting

• Compliance and due diligence

• Strong communication skills

• Relevant degree or HND/HNC

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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