Quantity Surveyor
- Recruiter
- HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Location
- Winchester
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 21 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 14 Jan 2019
- Sectors
- Construction & Skilled Trades, Surveying
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our Engineering Consultancy is a forward-thinking in-house business unit offering a range of construction related services to the County Council and other public authorities. We provide design, project management and financial/contract management services from early stages of a project through to supervision of the actual construction.
Reporting to the Principal Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for the effective cost control of a wide variety of highway and other engineering projects.
Your role will be to prepare estimates, contract documentation and provide financial management of contractors and suppliers. You'll also ensure that payments are made in accordance with the Council Regulations and the contract documents.
You'll be educated to HND/Degree level or equivalent and have experience of Quantity Surveying in a civil engineering environment. You'll also have an understanding of conditions of contract and methods of measurement. Demonstration of negotiation with contractors and suppliers would also be an advantage.
What can we offer you?
We are looking after our staff and enable those with ambition to reach their full potential through structured training programs as well as individual coaching and mentoring. You'll be able to work on interesting and ambitious projects that have a direct positive impact on the area.
We offer a range of family-friendly policies including flexible working and a generous annual leave entitlement.
We would advise any candidate wishing to work less than 37 hours per week to contact the Recruiting Manager in the first instance.
Living and working in Hampshire
Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities you'll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more.
This role is ideally suitable for relocation from London and applications for relocation allowance up to GBP10,000 may be considered.
To apply please visit:
Closing date: 13 January 2019.