Job Introduction
This post currently has a retention payment of £3,000 per year (subject to annual review), which is split into two fixed payment
- £1,500 in June and £1,500 in December. You would become eligible for the next payment following successful completion of
your probationary period and a minimum of 6 months continuous employment.
Join Our Council’s Capital Development & Delivery Team as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
This is an exciting and challenging time and we want to expand our team to manage and deliver construction-related projects, to achieve the Council’s ambitions.
Are you a skilled Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) ready to take on impactful, large-scale projects? Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in our community by helping us shape the future of Kirklees! This is your chance to work on major capital investments that transform schools, leisure centres, offices, heritage sites, and more.
The Role and Team
The advertised role forms part of the Council’s Capital Development and Delivery team which provides Client-side construction-based project management and quantity surveying services to the Council. The team delivers a wide variety of major projects and programmes involving new build and extension / remodelling schemes relating to schools, leisure centres, offices, depots, and listed buildings for example. This involves large scale Capital investment.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) and an individual with a strong background in the delivery of Client-side Quantity Surveying elements of construction projects.
The post holder must have:
- A Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying
- Relevant experience associated with the role
- Excellent communication skills
- A proven track record of working on the delivery of Capital programmes and portfolios of projects from inception through to completion, working as part of a Multi- Disciplinary Client-side Team.
- Highly developed interpersonal, organisational and negotiation skills
- The ability to work in a high profile and demanding environment, working to tight deadlines relevant experience respective to the role.
- The ability to work flexibly as an individual and part of a team.
- The ability to travel independently to and from locations away from the office such as construction sites or consultant’s offices. In addition, individuals need to be able to visit construction sites and be able to ascend and descend scaffolding as an example, on accompanied visits.
If you’re a proactive, team-oriented individual with strong negotiation skills and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!
What’s In It for You?
We value our team members and provide a supportive, flexible work environment with great benefits:
- Support to continue your own personal professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 33.5 days annual leave entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays
- Family-friendly policies to support your work-life balance
- Discounts on travel, parking, and gym memberships
- Credit Union access and a comprehensive health & wellbeing package
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Robust pension scheme
Ready to Make an Impact?
Tell us how your skills and experience align with our vision. Show us in your application how you meet the criteria listed in the Employee Specification on the Job Profile.
We look forward to having you join us in building a brighter future for Kirklees!
Apply now and let’s get started!
Steven Mawhinney is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Link to apply:
Quantity Surveyor - Kirklees Council
