Job Description

Quantity Surveyor, Dudley Council

350 per day (Umbrella)

Summary

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

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

• Council-funded adaptation programmes
• Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funded works

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

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving scheme costs at pre-start and at grant stage
• Valuing completed works and certifying payments
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and Schedule of Rates
• Providing commercial advice and support to project officers and managers

Workload

• Approximate monthly valuations across all workstreams and tenures: 500,000
• Multiple workstreams across council and private sector adaptations

Essential Experience

• Quantity Surveying experience within housing repairs, maintenance, adaptations, or similar construction programmes
• Strong post-contract administration and valuation experience
• Experience of Schedule of Rates-based contracts
• Knowledge of Measured Term Contracts (MTC) or similar term-based arrangements
• Ability to work independently

Timescales

1month

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