Overview
There is an excellent opportunity to join the Quantity Surveying team within the Asset Management Directorate of Sandwell MBC. The team supports the Repairs and Maintenance service, Capital Investment service and Compliance and Safety service. This role offers a chance to be part of a large, multi-disciplinary directorate that maintains and improves Sandwell’s stock of over 28,000 homes.
Responsibilities
* Advise and lead on procurement, financial management and contractual matters.
* Lead on financial reporting in respect of pre and post contract administration and the commercial management of construction related works.
* Provide management and supervisory duties, including line management of Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
* Contribute to shaping, supporting and delivering the objectives of the Quantity Surveying team.
* Play a leading role in the procurement of new contracts and all aspects of the procurement process to support multi-disciplinary professionals across the Directorate, from construction procurement to the supply of goods and services.
Qualifications
* Construction related degree or equivalent level professional qualification (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management).
* At least two years post-graduate quantity surveying experience, including completing both pre and post contract duties.
* Excellent knowledge and experience of the full procurement process within Local Government, including utilising appropriate frameworks and Local Government digital platforms.
* Strong knowledge and experience of quantity surveying works, including financial management, cashflow management and estimating in the construction industry.
* Experience of using Microsoft Office applications and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Knowledge of various construction methods used in housing.
* Experience of prioritising varying demands and working with a wide range of stakeholders.
Hours and on-site requirements
37 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements at management discretion. You will be required to work on site a minimum of two working days or as required.
Contact and application information
For further information, please contact Anton Wood (Senior Quantity Surveyor) at anton_wood@sandwell.gov.uk.
To apply, please download the application and return to Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk. For more information about working for Sandwell Council, visit the Sandwell Council careers page at www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs or learn about the One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.
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