Managing Quantity Surveyor at Lewisham Career Site

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

69660.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantity Surveying, Contract Management, Financial Accounting, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Communication, Procurement, Risk Management, Cost Management, Valuations, Forecasting, Social Housing, Project Reporting, Negotiation, Construction Management, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Government Administration

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 Be a Key Player in Stock Investment & Asset Management Team We’re searching for a driven Managing Quantity Surveyor to guide a skilled team in delivering the financial and commercial success of major and planned construction projects. Oversee all contractual and financial elements of large-scale projects Support executive leadership with your expertise in contracts and construction, preferably in Social Housing Manage tenders from documentation to contract award Report on cashflow, contract variations, risks, and opportunities Produce monthly valuations and forecasts for project reporting If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering results, join us and help set new standards in the field. Apply today! What’s the role Lead contract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting processes. Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff. Foster effective communication between commercial and operational site teams. Collaborate with Corporate Procurement, Legal Services, and Finance to meet procurement needs. Ensure accurate monthly forecasting and resource/cost management. Maintain deadlines in accordance with the monthly commercial calendar. Provide reports to the various programme boards. 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 loan A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks What we’re looking for You will have an eye for accuracy and can ensure quality and consistency of published digital content within the Council’s content management system. You will be keen to get involved in content creation, including directing messaging, editorial and tone of voice. Liaising and supporting service-based content editors to ensure webpages are accurate, kept up to date and serve our residents well, will be what you excel at, as well as having great people skills and experience of supporting and working alongside a diverse range of people. 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 Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is needed MRICS or equivalent The job is subject to an basic DBS check 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 Head of Stock Investment and Asset Management Kemi Ojutalayo- kemi.ojutalayo@lewisham.gov.uk. Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £64,938 - £69,660 per annum (SMG1) 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 The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

Responsibilities

Lead the financial and contractual elements of large-scale construction projects while managing a team of Quantity Surveyors. Collaborate with various departments to ensure successful project delivery and maintain accurate financial reporting.