Your new companyYou will be working for a council in LancashireYour new roleYou will provide professional, technical, contractual and financial Quantity Surveying Services on construction projects and/or schemes working independently and lead a team to complete them within given timescales, costs and specifications.You will support the implementation of both the Corporate Asset Management Plan and the Councils Capital Programme.Undertake feasibility option appraisals and estimates for proposed developments for property, producing reports to Senior managers and Clients to inform decisions regarding, budgets, specification and time scales.The post holder is responsible for the indirect management of financial resources and control of clients and department allocated budgets of between £700K and £20m per contract for capital projects typically between 2 - 4 projects per year.

• You will carry out feasibility studies and cost option appraisals.
• Provide estimates, cost planning, procurement and Contract advice.
• Prepare tender documentation
• Assess the risk of identified works and make recommendations for prioritisation of budgets
• Present and discuss cost information with Senior Managers, Head of Services, Head Teachers, and Client Departments.
• Cost monitor project budgets
• Prepare background information and reports for negotiation and settlement of contract claims
• Agreement of Final Accounts
• VAT Queries
• Construction Insurance advice
• Procurement of Consultants, Surveys and Services.
• Prepare and manage contract orders on the EPROC system for the Cost & Contract Manager.

What you'll need to succeedQuantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualificationConstruction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS card)Membership of a Property Chartered Institute RICS or CIOB- or working towardsWhat you'll get in return£44,428-£48474Hybrid working- 2 days per week in the officeFlexible working hours 7-7What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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