Quantity Surveyor in Dudley

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor, Dudley Council

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£350 per day (Umbrella)

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Summary

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To undertake post-contract commercial duties across several small work programmes within the council's housing adaptations service.

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To provide commercial management and post-contract support for adaptation works delivered through:

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• Council-funded adaptation programmes

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• Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funded works

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Contracts are based on the Measured Term Contract 2016/2024, incorporating amendments and a bespoke Schedule of Rates.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Reviewing and approving scheme costs at pre-start and at grant stage

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• Valuing completed works and certifying payments

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• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and Schedule of Rates

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• Providing commercial advice and support to project officers and managers

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Workload

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• Approximate monthly valuations across all workstreams and tenures: £500,000

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• Multiple workstreams across council and private sector adaptations

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Essential Experience

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• Quantity Surveying experience within housing repairs, maintenance, adaptations, or similar construction programmes

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• Strong post-contract administration and valuation experience

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• Experience of Schedule of Rates-based contracts

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• Knowledge of Measured Term Contracts (MTC) or similar term-based arrangements

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• Ability to work independently

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Timescales

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1month

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Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.