Total 22 Senior Executive level Construction / Property job vacancies in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1AB

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NLC13 £51,557 - £56,511

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Contract Strategy team to provide a quantity surveying service for the Council’s 37,000 current properties and progress the housing new build programme.

You will be joining a Service which strives for excellence in service delivery and works well with partners, including our new joint venture companies. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment and be responsible for cost estimating, preparation of contract documents, payments and contract administration.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Contract Strategy management team and will be involved in all aspects of quantity surveying function, including procurement and contract management and have staffing responsibilities including absence management, allocating/supervising work and undertaking PRDs.

You should be educated to degree level and be a full chartered member of RICS. You should have considerable experience within the design and construction industry, experience of computerised billing systems and knowledge of public sector procurement and current contract conditions.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Templer HomeBuild (THB) look forward to welcoming a Senior Building Surveyor to its multi-disciplinary team of Building and Compliance Surveyors in Newton Abbot. Do you have a passion for leading people? Do you want to make a difference, and really make a team your own?

Then this could be the role for you. As a Building Surveyor leader, you will be responsible for a small team of Building Surveyors and Admin support. You will provide building fabrication expertise as a Building Surveyor and the day-to-day support to your team, but you will also focus on understanding THB’s core aims and positively creating ‘fit for purpose’ processes and procedures to harness this, with clear direction and deliverables for your team, to continue to deliver and drive client excellence.

We are seeking an individual with strong leadership, planning, organising and problem-solving skills. You will be knowledgeable of Building Regulations and Housing Standards and have proven leadership experience. This is a fantastic role with the opportunity to add real value, make a role your own and develop a promising Housing Asset department.

Templer HomeBuild are a wholly owned subsidiary of Teign Housing, with a strong connection to Ian Williams Ltd (a Contractor), offering you long term stability and security. We deliver a comprehensive repairs, voids, compliance, and planned works service to residents throughout the Teignbridge and surrounding areas.

Benefits:


Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 7%
31 Days Holiday per year which includes Bank Holidays, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
Life Insurance & Private Medical Insurance
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay.


The Senior Building Surveyor role:


Engages with the Client, Residents & Stakeholders to understand and manage a range of complex housing needs. Following this you will continually provide professional advice and guidance and practical, cost-effective solutions. As a leader you will balance what needs to be done with commercial awareness and ‘value for money strategy’
Provides regular reports to the Commercial Manager, Director of Operations and Executive team as necessary
Works closely with the commercial & operational teams to ensure alignment of objectives to deliver consistent quality and value for money
Oversees and manages the technical and regulatory aspects of contracts
Manages, develops and leads a multi-disciplinary team of Building and Compliance Surveyors, providing leadership and direction to the technical team


What will you bring as a Senior Building Surveyor?


Degree, professional qualification or equivalent MRICS or MCIOB an advantage, ILM Level 4 an advantage
Good technical writing, pre and post contract experience, knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations & Housing standards
Proven Building Surveying experience gained from within the FM, housing or Construction industry/Project management experience
Ability to motivate, coach and mentor a high performing team - leadership & people development experience is important
Ability to build relationships with the Client, Residents & Stakeholders to ensure their sometimes-conflicting priorities are managed to deliver the desired outcome. Excellent communication skills are a real must


Additional Benefits include:


Annual pay reviews
Training and development opportunities
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family
Specsavers vouchers
For information on all other additional benefits, we do to enhance your work/life balance, please visit our website.


About Templer HomeBuild

We are an exciting venture, with the security and stability of being a subsidiary company of Teign Housing, with a strong connection with Ian Williams, where we benefit from their expertise of being one of the UKs leading property services companies.

We deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs service (including gas servicing and repairs) as well as offering a host of additional property services such as planned maintenance works, voids, cyclical painting solutions and appliance testing and repairs.

We are passionate about people and firmly believe that our success will only be maintained if we continue to offer you a great place to work, support you with the right benefits and provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and fulfil your potential.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.

Templer HomeBuild is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Templer HomeBuild —it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Templer HomeBuild will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us regarding this position.

My client is currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Normanton area

This is to work on a water project worth £14 million

Full time role reporting directly to the senior commercial manager for a minimum of 6 months to start as soon as possible

£450 per day outside IR35

In this role you will be working closely with the commercial team and Project leads, it will be down to you to ensure the correct project controls are in place across all disciplines and reporting regularly to the Commercial Manager.

You will also have the opportunity to actively participate in pre-construction and tendering activities by reviewing prices and protecting the business by identifying onerous terms in contracts.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for overseeing material and subcontract procurement and ensuring the correct governance is applied and ensuring that monthly CVR's and commercial reports are accurately reported to the required deadlines.

Must have;

• Experience of working on large single or multiple smaller schemes with solid knowledge of construction processes.
• A professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS
• Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract, in particular the NEC3/4 suite of Contract

For more information please contact Hannah at Randstad 0191 260 2500

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor

Location: Exeter

Are you an experienced and driven Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the vibrant South West region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

South West - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Your new role

Are you a member of the RICS and looking for your next challenge?

Do you thrive when covering a broad range of surveying specialities as part of your role?

Then National Highways have the role for you!

We're looking for a Senior Estates Surveyor to join our team based in Exeter to deliver estates inputs into property projects, making sure the organisation complies with government property legislation and has an estate of the right size, condition, and location. As part of the role, you will support the provision of strategic property advice across National Highways offices and operational estate.

This role will be worked on a hybrid basis, with regular travel to our Exeter office. The successful candidate will need to travel to estates at various points when required.

What you'll be leading on

• Provide advice on property acquisitions and disposals and on Landlord/Tenant issues to maintain the value and condition of the Estate.
• Deal with day-to-day case work on complex/high value property transactions.
• Support the Principal Estates Surveyor on the programme and project management for the delivery of complex/high value works.
• Manage specific activities of the company's property supply chain (professional real estate advisors, agents, and solicitors).
• Build and manage strong relationships with project managers and their teams by providing reliable, accurate and professionally-sound property advice.

To be successful you'll need

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with extensive previous experience of estates/property strategy, property acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant's matters.
• Evidence of successfully delivering Estates projects to time
• Ability to assimilate and convey complex and challenging information to a variety of audiences.
• Exposure to different types of industries and sectors.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.

A bit about us

The National Highways estate is complex, spanning a huge variety of property types, from depots, outstations and control centres through to farmland and houses. Our division is responsible for all manner of property matters for this estate, ranging from acquiring sites and buildings for our occupation all the way through to the disposal of surplus land.

As part of Business Services, we work closely across the business to ensure the estate reflects the current needs of the company and our people.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Templer HomeBuild look forward to welcoming a Senior Building Surveyor into its multi-disciplinary team of Building and Compliance Surveyors in Newton Abbot.

We are seeking an individual with strong leadership, planning, organising and problem-solving skills. You will be knowledgeable of Building Regulations and Housing Standards and have proven leadership experience of a professional surveying team. This is a fantastic role with package to suit.

Templer HomeBuild are a wholly owned subsidiary of Teign Housing, with a strong connection to Ian Williams Ltd, offering you long term stability and security. We deliver a comprehensive repairs, voids, compliance, and planned works service to residents throughout the Teignbridge and surrounding areas.

Benefits:


Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 7%
31 Days Holiday per year which includes Bank Holidays, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
Life Insurance & Private Medical Insurance
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay.


The Senior Building Surveyor role:


Engages with the Client, Residents & Stakeholders to understand and manage a range of complex housing needs. Following this you will continually provide professional advice and guidance and practical, cost-effective solutions
Provides regular reports to the Commercial Manager, Director of Operations and Executive team as necessary
Works closely with the commercial & operational teams to ensure alignment of objectives to deliver consistent quality and value for money
Oversees and manages the technical and regulatory aspects of contracts
Manages, develops and leads a multi-disciplinary team of Building and Compliance Surveyors, providing leadership and direction to the technical team


What will you bring as a Senior Building Surveyor?


Degree, professional qualification or equivalent MRICS or MCIOB an advantage, ILM Level 4 an advantage
Good technical writing, pre and post contract experience, knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations & Housing standards
Proven experience gained from within the FM, housing or Construction industry/Project management experience
Ability to motivate, coach and mentor a high performing team - leadership & people development experience
Ability to build relationships with the Client, Residents & Stakeholders to ensure their sometimes-conflicting priorities are managed to deliver the desired outcome. Excellent communication skills are a must


Additional Benefits include:


Annual pay reviews
Training and development opportunities
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family
Specsavers vouchers
For information on all other additional benefits, we do to enhance your work/life balance, please visit our website.


About Templer HomeBuild

We are an exciting venture, with the security and stability of being a subsidiary company of Teign Housing, with a strong connection with Ian Williams, where we benefit from their expertise of being one of the UKs leading property services companies.

We deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs service (including gas servicing and repairs) as well as offering a host of additional property services such as planned maintenance works, voids, cyclical painting solutions and appliance testing and repairs.

We are passionate about people and firmly believe that our success will only be maintained if we continue to offer you a great place to work, support you with the right benefits and provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and fulfil your potential.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.

Templer HomeBuild is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Templer HomeBuild —it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Templer HomeBuild will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us regarding this position.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Contractor

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Are you an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the vibrant South Wales region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

Somerset - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a leading building contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We, Ian Williams, are in a fortunate position to be increasing our Commercial team, by introducing a new role of Senior Surveyor. Based in our estbalished Exmouth Business unit, you will be providing mentoring/ coaching to the existing Quantity Surveying team, consisting of two Trainee Surveyors and two Quantity Surveyors.

The contract we deliver is unique; we deliver all our services direct to the client. These include Response/ Voids, Planned Maintenance and Compliance works, making the total contract worth £13m per year.

This provides the commercial and operational Business the opportunity to have variety within their work, focusing on ensuring that you and the team, are devliering an exceptional service to the client, building strong relations whilst driving down the costs and mazimising on profit.

Benefits:


Be part of the company profit share scheme (12% of base salary achieved last year)
Car allowance of £6500, with a private mileage scheme and a fuel card
Prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme.
Annual pay reviews
Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Annual leave. Buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year.
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay.
Training and development opportunities
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers


The Senior Surveyor role:

As Senior Surveyor, you will actively work as part of the commercial team as a Senior Surveyor, supporting the Managing Surveyor with commercial decisions and reporting, to ultimately impact the unit’s overall profitability/commercial success , making improvements for the future. This will include:


Developing and maintaining a high performing surveying team to ensure delivery of contracts at or above agreed profit performance
Working with SoR, you will analyse and review all payments to source solutions that will enable you to have the most cost effective contract for yourselves, whilst maintaining the client relationship.
Preparing valuations to closely monitor contract performance, striving for better solutions and outcomes and really steering the commercial contract performance
Overseeing and managing financial and technical aspects of the contract including procurement, invoicing, and payment to minimise costs, maximise value and cash flow, and meet profit and debtor day targets.
Mentoring and training new surveyors and trainees and support all commercial aspects within your unit and the wider response product, where applicable
Developing and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, the customers/clients, subcontractors, and suppliers


What will you bring as a Senior Surveyor?


A proven ability to minimise cost and maximise value, profit, and cash flow effectively, ideally from within a maintenance contracting environment or similar
Demonstrable people leadership skills, whether that be managing an experienced team, or mentoring Trainees
The ability to process high volumes of data analysis, with the use of IT systems, and Excel
Experience of working with direct labour and subcontract procurement
Experience of working on Schedule of Rates contracts is desirable, with the ability to price minor works from first principles.


About Ian Williams Ltd:

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 main contractor based in Exeter. This company has a strong national presence and operates through multiple regional offices across the UK. They deliver high-quality projects across various sectors, including education, healthcare, leisure, commercial, mixed-use residential, office space, and MOD.

About The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead one of the contractor's upcoming projects. You will manage the project from pre-construction through to final account and client handover. Additionally, you will be responsible for client interaction and may oversee a junior surveyor reporting to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of all procurement activities
• Manage sub-contract packages
• Conduct monthly CVRs

Requirements:

• HNC/Degree qualified (Quantity Surveying or Construction Management preferred)
• Proven track record of administering JCT and NEC contracts
• Must reside in Hampshire and be willing to commute to site/office

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £75k + package
• Opportunity to diversify your project portfolio
• Clear career progression pathways
• Pipeline of local projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded main contractor. If you're interested in applying or would like more information, please submit your CV or contact Ella Slack at our Southampton office on 07752 467543.

• Your New Organisation

My client is a social housing provider based in South Wales. Their mission is to ensure safe, comfortable, and sustainable housing for the community. As part of the team, you'll contribute to their commitment to excellence and service delivery.

• Your New Role

As a Senior Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient technical services within our organisation. This will include becoming a key figure in the repair services department and steering the organisation's reactive maintenance. Your responsibilities will encompass property inspections, risk-based assessments, and managing repair projects. Compliance with health and safety regulations is paramount, and you'll provide expert advice while collaborating with tenants and stakeholders.

• What You'll Need to Be Successful

You will need to be an experienced repair surveyor working within social housing and have the proven ability to manage diagnostics, structural defects and insurance work. Demonstrate expertise in housing and property service maintenance and refurbishment, including proficiency in budget planning and resource monitoring, experience in managing construction work, including subcontractors, and a track record of meeting deadlines and KPIs. You will need to be proficient in maximising IT / software to improve the surveying service. Experience using Housing Health & Safety Rating System is desired.

• What You'll Get in Return

You will become a key member within the assets department, which will include a salary between £40,477 - £43,600 per annum (dependent on experience). Opportunities for professional growth and development and support with RICS or CIOB qualifications.

• What you need to do now

If 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 about your career.

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Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Eastern Counties

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

If you're a Quantity Surveyor who is ready to make the step up or you're currently operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, then I highly recommend you come and join my clients commercial team!

Projects on average will range between £10 - £50 million and the sectors will include: Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial schemes.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome
• Manage the project commercial team

Skills & Experience:

• Main contractor experience within the Construction space
• Experience of different contract forms
• Experience as a Senior Surveyor on projects ranging between £10m to £50m
• Experience in establishing, managing and leading a large project team

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam from the Brighton office today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leading Contractor

Location: Exeter

Are you an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the vibrant South West region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

South West - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Your New Company
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll join a reputable construction firm with a strong strategic focus on profitable and busy sectors which offers a consistent and secure pipeline of work.

Your New Role
In this role, you'll oversee a significant new build project in the heart of Glasgow. This project is due to commence over the next few months and is a large project in the student accomodation space. Your responsibilities will include cost management, contract administration, and risk assessment. You will be commencing on this project as it commences, so it gives you a real opportunity to put your own imprint on the project from the start and make a real impact on procurement, programme and project set up.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Degree-Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor
• Proven track record in the commercial delivery of large projects, ideally within the BTR or student accommodation sectors
• Strong analytical abilities, negotiation finesse, and effective communication.
• Chartered Status (MRICS):Preferred but not essential.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive package.
• Hybrid work model (office and remote).
• Opportunity to work for a busy main contractor who are real experts in their sectors. They know what they are good at and focus exclusively on these sectors.

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I am looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in Essex.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Essex

About The Role:

As the Senior Surveyor, you will play a pivotal part of business, where you will be the number 1 on the project and will have full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.

Duties:

• You will manage the project commercial team ensuring all contract obligations are met and process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Sub-contract orders, Managing Supply Chain, Measurements and Valuations, Contractual Notices and Valuing Change
• You will complete and submit Monthly Cost Reports, Procurement Strategy Updates and Internal/External Progress Reports alongside developing and implementing internal and external tender stage and delivery strategies
• You will agree to external valuations upstream/downstream to maintain a positive project cash flow and produce and agree main and subcontract final accounts

Benefits:

• A very competitive salary & package for the region
• Flexible/ agile working
• Car Allowance / Company Car
• Extensive corporate benefits
• One of the best learning and development programmes
• Industry leading family leave benefits
• The opportunity to be part of a well respected and very successful tier 1 contractor
• An attractive order book well into 2025

My client is always looking for a variety of new talent to join their team, to help them grow and innovate as a business. So, if you're a Senior Surveyor looking for a new role whose skill set may be transferable to this role then apply today!

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC 12 - £45,243 - £49,765

We are the 4th largest Local Authority in Scotland, and we strive to deliver a highly responsive service to our residents and customers. Our ambitious plans provide a roadmap for, amongst other things, the regeneration of our communities and the maintenance of our built environment. In addition, our teams work closely with a range of stakeholders and partners to protect public interest and safety.

North Lanarkshire Council is considered, by Scottish Government, as a strong performing Building Standards Verifying Authority. In recognition, our Service received the maximum Verification appointment period of 6 years

Adopting a Hybrid work style, in line with Council Policy, you will work from home and our office base. You will be part of the Building Standards team, within the Built Environment service cluster, dealing with all aspects of the Building Standards function including carrying out building warrant assessments, site inspections, dealing with dangerous buildings and working closely with Private Sector Solutions colleagues. Your good communication skills and proactive customer service approach will ensure you provide a professional and solutions driven service to architects, developers and other customers.

Your responsibilities will include supervision of the day-to-day operational building standards and enforcement duties in support of the overall management of the team. You will have an in-depth knowledge of building regulations and all other legislation allied to the Building Standards function together with varied experience and an understanding of the construction industry. Along with good IT and communication skills, you must have the ability to achieve solutions to design related problems. In addition, you must possess skills in planning, vetting and assessment of major projects.

A Degree or equivalent in a construction industry discipline, or a closely related subject is essential together with membership of the RICS or CABE.

Adopting a Hybrid work style, in line with Council Policy, you will work from home and our office base, Civic Centre, Motherwell.

You will be required to travel throughout the area of North Lanarkshire Council.

Working Pattern

• Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 4:45pm (including a 55 minute unpaid break)
• Friday: 8:45am - 4:15pm (including a 50 minute unpaid break)

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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