At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage costs and contracts for exciting regeneration projects.
- Company: North Lanarkshire Council, a leader in community development and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and a comprehensive learning academy.
- Other info: Hybrid working model and commitment to supporting diverse applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your career in quantity surveying.
- Qualifications: RICS accredited degree and chartered membership required, with experience in construction.
The predicted salary is between 50669 - 56329 £ per year.
North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland's largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Technical & Design Group to provide a quantity surveying service relating to the Council's extensive corporate portfolio of properties. You will be joining a Service which strives for excellence in service delivery and works well with both partner organisations and the general construction sector. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment and be responsible for cost estimating, preparation of contract documents, payments and contract administration.
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Technical & Design Group and be based partly at home and from office on a hybrid working rota basis. You shall attend sites and offices as required. You will be involved in all aspects of the traditional quantity surveying role, including procurement and contract management.
You will have an RICS accredited degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or construction related discipline and possess chartered membership of the RICS. You should have considerable experience within the design and construction industry, experience of computerised billing systems, and preferably have knowledge of public sector procurement and current industry standard forms of construction contract conditions. A driving licence is essential for this post.
Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break)
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, we have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are happy to talk flexible working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.
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***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
Quantity Surveyor (2 Posts) - REQ06200 - 476113 in Glasgow employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working options, and access to the LearnNL academy for continuous learning, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while contributing to the ambitious regeneration of North Lanarkshire. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
