Quantity Surveyor

Hays
Quantity Surveyor with a local authority in Central London!

We bring a commercial mindset to the public sector, and our Quantity Surveying team plays a vital role in ensuring that every pound spent delivers real value for our residents and leaseholders.
We put local people at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. Working together and in partnership with everyone that has an impact on the lives of our residents, we strive to learn from each other, and continually adapt.
We’re a local authority with a private sector mentality, and our Quantity Surveyor team add rigour to the process of procuring contractors and consultants to work for the residents and leaseholders.
Your Next RoleYou’ll be responsible for the commercial and cost management of a large-scale (£374M) capital housing investment programme, ensuring value for money, compliance, and high-quality delivery. This includes overseeing procurement, financial monitoring, contractor management, and supporting project teams from inception to completion.Key Responsibilities

• Cost & Commercial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of planned works, including accurate valuation, cost control, and reporting.
• Procurement Support: Assist with tendering, contract administration, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Team Leadership: Line manage and develop junior commercial staff.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, operations, planning, and project management teams.
• Risk & Value Management: Identify risks, analyse costs/benefits, and drive service improvements.
• Contract Management: Prepare, review, and advise on contracts, claims, and variations.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to health & safety, financial, and contractual regulations.

What You’ll NeedQualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• MRICS (or working towards it).

Experience

• At least 5 years in cost management of large, complex programmes (preferably in housing or similar sectors).
• Experience with contract administration and EU procurement (desirable).
• Previous management or supervisory experience (desirable).

Skills & Qualities

• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) and IT.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Good judgement, decision-making, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Knowledge of building contracts, construction regulations, and health & safety.

Values & Behaviours

• Demonstrate productivity, ambition, collaboration, and enterprise.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, customer care, and high-quality service delivery.
• Leadership qualities: lead by example, motivate others, and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll get in return:

• Annual Leave: Generous leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay provisions based on years of service.
• Family Leave: Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with enhanced pay options.
• Competitive Pay Scales, salaries are reviewed annually and progression through grades is based on performance and service.
• Pension Scheme: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
• Interest-Free Travel Loans: For season tickets and commuting costs.
• Purchase of Additional Leave: Option to buy extra annual leave.
• Retail Discounts: Access to employee discount schemes.
• Flexible Working: Support for hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Training Opportunities: Access to professional development and career progression.
• Performance Appraisals: Annual reviews to support growth and reward performance.

What you need to do now
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