Overview
Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Job Purpose / Role: As part of the Capital Cluster within the City Regeneration & Environment Function the purpose of this role is to deliver a full professional quantity surveying service within the Public Buildings – Design Team which includes architectural, quantity surveying and clerks of works inspection services to deliver construction works carried out on public buildings for the City Council. The post holder will be able to work independently, with minimal supervision and shall demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely with a diverse range of individuals. They shall display a strong focus on delivering a high standard of customer service and shall demonstrate a positive approach to work.
Requirements
* Degree or equivalent in appropriate technical discipline.
* Full membership of the RICS.
* Ability to deputise for the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
* Working within a multi professional design team environment.
* Monitoring budgets and undertaking cost forecasts.
* Managing projects and programmes effectively on time and on budget.
* Contractor management.
* Consultant management.
* Using oral and written methods effectively for the communication of information to professionals, elected members and the public.
* Identifying, organising and using resources effectively to complete tasks.
* Thinking independently and using innovation to solve problems.
* Undertaking effective contractual negotiations with confidence.
* Management of quality processes.
* Coaching and supporting others.
* Working on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Competently using computer systems and programmes.
PVG / Fees
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above.
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first full month’s salary payment.
Inclusive & Recruitment
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.
Flexible Working: We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation.
Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Armed Forces: We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For inquiries, please contact armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role: We have guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
* have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
* looked after young people, those in continuing care or are a care leaver up to age 29 (all jobs)
* are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
* have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
* are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Please note eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Further information can be found on the Aberdeen City Council jobs page.
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