Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Survey with adaptation programmes experience working for a prestigious company in Birmingham.\n\nQuantity Survey Salary: Circa £50K per annum plus £5K car allowance \n\nCompany Benefits\n\n25 holiday days plus Bank Holidays\n£5K car allowance\nHealth assured scheme\nCompany pension\nCompany Events \nDress down Friday's\nProfessional development and training opportunities\nAccess to Bright Exchange for discounted retail and membership schemes. \n\nOur client is a trusted contractor working directly on behalf of Birmingham City Council, delivering housing adaptation programmes. Working within local authority frameworks, providing essential home adaptations.
The role would be best suited for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is capable of working independently. \n\nAbout the role: \n\nThe Quantity Surveyor will provide professional cost management, commercial oversight, and contract administration for Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) projects. The role ensures value for money, financial control, timely project delivery, and compliance with contractual obligations, supporting with disabilities to live safely and independently.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPrepare detailed cost estimates, schedules of works, and budgets for DFG-funded adaptations.\nProduce and maintain cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.\nAssess contractor quotations for compliance and value for money.\nMonitor ongoing costs, forecast final accounts, and highlight financial risks.\nEnsure the timely submission of all data required to monitor and analyse contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.\nLiaise with Contracts Management in the daily commercial administration of contracts to ensure financial success and keep the Commercial Manager informed of material events.\nEnsure, in consultation with Contracts Management, that all necessary notices and submissions required by the various forms of contract are issued promptly to protect the Group's commercial position.\nAdminister main contract payment applications, including measurement of work, additional cost claims, and final account submissions.\nAssist in the administration of Sub-Contractor performance to ensure economic and timely completion of contractual obligations.\nParticipate in dispute avoidance and resolution activities, always maintaining professionalism.\nEnsure projects comply with DFG legislation, local authority policies, and funding limits.\nConduct site visits to verify completed work, measure quantities, and resolve onsite queries.\nMaintain accurate records and produce financial and performance reports for audit purposes.
\n\nAbout you: \n\nA Quantity Surveyor with adaptations experience.\nStrong knowledge of construction costs, building regulations, and domestic adaptation works.\nKnowledge of DFG legislation and processes.\nProficiency in measuring, estimating, and cost reporting.\nValid UK driving licence (if site visits required).\nIdeally a member of RICS or working towards it. \n\nIf you are an empathetic and customer focused individual looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware role then please apply! For further information please call Rebecca on (phone number removed).\n\nS14\n\nAbout Us\n\nWe are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
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