Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Property Management

Job ref:  RO-33875

Location: Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU

Salary:  £24,799 to £27,905

Grade:  6

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type:  Permanent

Closing date:  28th November 2019

Interview date:  to be arranged

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a team of five experienced quantity surveyors procuring construction and other works for Rochdale borough council. 

 

The team supports and helps deliver £10m of capital works annually across the Council’s Property and Highways. 

 

 

What we need from you:

 

To assist in the Quantity Surveying input for projects and services undertaken by the Property & Highways Service. 

 

To assist in the high quality delivery of all related services in a way which meets the requirements of relevant health and safety legislation and the obligations placed on the Council. 

 

To manage effective customer relationships that will retain and develop the business. 

 

To contribute towards Property & Highways Service’s corporate and social responsibilities including policy, procedures and governance arrangements. 

 

To operate as a member of the Quantity Surveying team. 

 

To financially monitor and report on all construction related contracts procured by the Property & Highways services on behalf of internal or external clients. 

 

To be responsible for the assets, equipment and materials used in the delivery of services, ensuring they are properly protected from loss and provide value for money. 

 

To be responsible for the efficient and cost effective procurement, commissioning and maintenance of equipment both directly and through third party organisations. 

 

To assist with the procurement of all construction related contracts, products or services assigned to them that are commissioned by the Property & Highways Services on behalf of the client ensuring that the relevant Contract Procurement and financial procedures are complied with. 

 

To assist in providing a full Quantity Surveying Service which includes, accurate pre and post tender estimating, preparation of quotes, cost monitoring and invoicing for the Managed Property Services Team, financial statements, tender and contract documentation, tender assessment and reports, contractual disputes and claims, final accounts, interim valuations and contract payments. 

 

To assist with the submission of qualitative and accurate technical and cost reports and specifications for client approval. 

 

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal services and external organisations and ensure the delivery of a responsive and professional service. 

 

To assist with the production of monthly operational reports for the Senior Management Team covering financial performance, service delivery, resources and future requirements. 

 

To contribute to the development and implementation of continuous improvement within the team to deliver business excellence at all times. 

 

To provide support and assistance to colleagues engaged on other projects that you are not directly responsible. 

 

To assist with the provision of direct strategic and operational support to other areas of the Projects team. 

 

To assist in the control and management of service budgets in accordance with the Council’s policies, priorities and financial regulations. 

 

To ensure that the Council’s statutory duties and responsibilities are undertaken and Council policy is discharged in respect of service delivery. 

 

 

If you consider you have the necessary qualities to make changes for the future then we would welcome your interest. 

 

If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Mark Platt (Senior Capital Project Officer) on 01706 923224. 


Please click on the links below:

Job description and person specification.pdf
Privacy notice
Support for Armed Forces.pdf 

 

 

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

 

Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work. Please visit http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/Pages/work-in-the-borough-of-rochdale.aspx   for information on Riverside One and the borough of Rochdale.

 

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.  This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits. 

 

 

 

Location
Number One Riverside
Vacancy Description
 

Job ref:  RO-33875

Location: Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU

Salary:  £24,799 to £27,905

Grade:  6

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type:  Permanent

Closing date:  28th November 2019

Interview date:  to be arranged

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a team of five experienced quantity surveyors procuring construction and other works for Rochdale borough council. 

 

The team supports and helps deliver £10m of capital works annually across the Council’s Property and Highways. 

 

 

What we need from you:

 

To assist in the Quantity Surveying input for projects and services undertaken by the Property & Highways Service. 

 

To assist in the high quality delivery of all related services in a way which meets the requirements of relevant health and safety legislation and the obligations placed on the Council. 

 

To manage effective customer relationships that will retain and develop the business. 

 

To contribute towards Property & Highways Service’s corporate and social responsibilities including policy, procedures and governance arrangements. 

 

To operate as a member of the Quantity Surveying team. 

 

To financially monitor and report on all construction related contracts procured by the Property & Highways services on behalf of internal or external clients. 

 

To be responsible for the assets, equipment and materials used in the delivery of services, ensuring they are properly protected from loss and provide value for money. 

 

To be responsible for the efficient and cost effective procurement, commissioning and maintenance of equipment both directly and through third party organisations. 

 

To assist with the procurement of all construction related contracts, products or services assigned to them that are commissioned by the Property & Highways Services on behalf of the client ensuring that the relevant Contract Procurement and financial procedures are complied with. 

 

To assist in providing a full Quantity Surveying Service which includes, accurate pre and post tender estimating, preparation of quotes, cost monitoring and invoicing for the Managed Property Services Team, financial statements, tender and contract documentation, tender assessment and reports, contractual disputes and claims, final accounts, interim valuations and contract payments. 

 

To assist with the submission of qualitative and accurate technical and cost reports and specifications for client approval. 

 

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal services and external organisations and ensure the delivery of a responsive and professional service. 

 

To assist with the production of monthly operational reports for the Senior Management Team covering financial performance, service delivery, resources and future requirements. 

 

To contribute to the development and implementation of continuous improvement within the team to deliver business excellence at all times. 

 

To provide support and assistance to colleagues engaged on other projects that you are not directly responsible. 

 

To assist with the provision of direct strategic and operational support to other areas of the Projects team. 

 

To assist in the control and management of service budgets in accordance with the Council’s policies, priorities and financial regulations. 

 

To ensure that the Council’s statutory duties and responsibilities are undertaken and Council policy is discharged in respect of service delivery. 

 

 

If you consider you have the necessary qualities to make changes for the future then we would welcome your interest. 

 

If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Mark Platt (Senior Capital Project Officer) on 01706 923224. 


Please click on the links below:

Job description and person specification.pdf
Privacy notice
Support for Armed Forces.pdf 

 

 

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

 

Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work. Please visit http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/Pages/work-in-the-borough-of-rochdale.aspx   for information on Riverside One and the borough of Rochdale.

 

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.  This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.