Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
London Borough of Lewisham is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the effective delivery of high-value transformational public/social housing projects. With a capital programme project circa £70 million with strong expertise and comprehensive understanding of commercial and contractual elements.
Are you someone that has experience in Provide commercial support and obligations under various contract types and manage proactively commercial issues.
What’s the role?
We are seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to support the effective delivery of high-value, transformational public and social housing projects. With a £70 million capital programme, this role requires strong commercial expertise and a comprehensive understanding of contractual frameworks, procurement, and cost management.
You will provide commercial support, ensuring compliance with obligations across various contract types, proactively managing financial and contractual risks, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
This role involves:
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for capital planned investment and maintenance works.
- Manage contract administration, procurement, and financial reporting for projects.
- Conduct valuations, cost control reviews, and risk assessments to ensure financial efficiency.
- Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to secure cost-effective solutions.
- Work closely with stock investment managers, contract managers and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including procurement guidelines and London Borough policies.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a dynamic team player and problem solver with proven experience as a quantity surveyor with social housing. Strong knowledge of contract management including JCT and other form of contract. In addition, possesses strong analytical skills and negotiation skills with an understanding of procurement and social housing regulations.
As relevant qualification such as a degree in Quantity Surveying, RICS accreditation or equivalent experience.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- The job is subject to basic DBS check
- A relevant qualification such as a degree in Quantity Surveying, RICS accreditation or equivalent experience.
The recruitment process is anonymous, and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Kemi Ojutalayo on
[email protected]Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£55,710-£57,726 per annum (PO6).
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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