Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Local authority based in Croydon Pay Rate: Up to £500 per day Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 9am- 5pm (36 hours a week) Working Arrangements: Hybrid- Requirement to work in the office 2 days per week ASAP Start Job Purpose: The provision of a professional and cost-effective quantity surveying service both pre and post works contract across the Capital Delivery Team Job Duties: Providing cost advice to officers across the service regarding works/projects, contract term, quotes, rates, costs, tenders, and variations. Review incoming and outgoing construction related cost information received from external consultants and the Council for quality assurance. Conduct gap analysis cost studies of project documents received by external quantity surveying and or other building consultants. Undertake benchmarking and market research and compile pre-tender estimates. Review commercial submissions of tenders and complete tender analysis reports and contract sum analyses Ensure the accurate reconciliation of project costs and the agreed final account to enable the recovery of leaseholder major works contributions. Review and approval of complex applications/variation orders against established basket rates and the NHF schedule of rates, scopes of works and other pricing schedules to ensure cost control and value delivery. ...