Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Base – County Hall, Morpeth
37 hours per week
Permanent
Salary - £35,412 - £39,152
About the Role
As part of the Design Team within Economic Development and Regeneration, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role contributes to an effective service that supports the delivery of work stemming from Northumberland County Council Corporate and Directorate Strategic Plans.
The successful candidate will be part of a sixteen‑strong team with a diverse skill set working on a wide range of construction, design, and feasibility projects and capital delivery programmes. This role also includes advisory work linked to the Directorate’s responsibilities toward the Council’s Corporate Landlord and Estate Management duties.
Work will be varied and includes projects that improve community, school, leisure, office and other Council‑owned buildings and services. The role requires working together with appointed internal and external consultant project team members in an accurate and efficient manner.
The role will provide quantity surveying, estimating, construction contract, and payment services. The successful candidate will administer contracts correctly, help bring projects to fruition within budget, and work with the relevant reporting and financial software, funding management and procurement processes.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
* Highly organised and detail‑oriented, with a commitment to accuracy
* Confident engaging with clients, contractors and stakeholders
* Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
This post will be based at County Hall, Morpeth, with the option of agreed days for home working. The role will largely involve travel throughout Northumberland.
Requirements of the Role
* Degree‑level qualification in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent professional experience.
* Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment/Building, or equivalent professional studies combined with relevant experience.
* Experience compiling tenders and unit rates, including exposure to competitive pricing environments.
* Detailed working knowledge of construction contracts and methods of measurement.
* Good knowledge of construction methods, building activities and how buildings are constructed.
* Intermediate MS Office skills to prepare regular reports including uploading photos.
* Ability to read and interpret construction plans and details.
* A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Northumberland and work on‑site in varying conditions.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees).
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