Quantity Surveyor

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh / Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for an initial 12 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £450/day (Inside IR35). This role will be working from home. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

- Cost analysis and advice on value for money of applications to support the delivery of affordable housing

- Comparative analysis of cost and price trends over time, linked to the delivery of affordable housing

- Advice on housing related issues to include procurement, contract conditions, quality standards, energy efficiency, modern methods of construction, cost over runs, dispute resolution

Essential Skills:

- Degree in Quantity Surveying and full Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development to meet RICS requirements

- Relevant, demonstrable, post Chartered experience in pre and post contract work including social housing projects

- Experience/knowledge of public sector construction procurement

Desirable Skills:

- Experience/knowledge of resolution of contractual disputes including in social housing projects

- Experience of cost benefit analysis for complex housing proposals

- Experience in presenting technical information to a variety of audiences

- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current building standard and planning policies

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.