What's involved with this role: Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Ref: NW Leicestershire 5278634 Pay rate: £28.00 - £30.00 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 2 – 3 months Additional requirement: Driving Licence - some travel required around the district The role: We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, with social housing quantity surveying experience, to join the team. You will be a qualified and experienced professional in quantity surveying or a related field, with a strong background in contract management within housing, maintenance, or construction. You must demonstrate expertise in financial control, procurement (including OJEU), contractor management, staff leadership, and delivering value for money through effective project and budget oversight. Key responsibilities: To assist the Housing Asset Management Team in the co-ordination and management of cost control and procedures for the repairs and investment work of the Council’s housing stock To support the Housing Asset Management Team in producing and maintaining accurate financial information in compliance with the Council’s standing orders To take responsibility for ensuring effective cost control measures are in place and budgets adhered to with regard to external and internal contracts To be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with contractors, customers and stakeholders, dealing with challenging situations as and when required To assist the Housing Procurement officer with the procurement of contracts Forecast cash flow and manage accruals sharing information with other stakeholders where required Review contractor valuations on a timely basis, ensure all works are completed along with relevant associated paperwork and that they are paid in accordance with the contractor terms and conditions Be responsible for contract documentation and provide advice and support to the department on disputes etc. What the client is looking for: Quantity surveying qualification or equivalent at HNC level or above? Previous experience of supporting a contract management team in housing refurbishment, maintenance or in the construction industry Contract knowledge, procurement and OJEU experience Ability to interpret complex financial information including project finances, budgets and valuations to ensure effective cost control Ability to effectively manage contractors including chairing contract meetings Ensure budgets are controlled and expenditure kept within the scope of contracts Ability to produce financial reports Proven track record of staff management and development Experience of commercially managing planned and maintenance contracts Knowledge of a range of procurement routes for asset management How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.