Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Full Time
Permanent
Birmingham
Paying upto £60,000 per annum

My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team to work on projects involving home adaptations funded through the Disability Facilities Grant (DFG). The role focuses on assessing, costing, and managing adaptation projects that improve accessibility and living conditions for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates for adaptation projects, ensuring alignment with the allocated Disability Facilities Grant.
• Provide financial oversight and control throughout the lifecycle of the project, including initial budgeting, cost planning, and cost monitoring.
• Ensure projects remain within budget, while delivering quality work that meets both client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess the needs for adaptations such as ramps, accessible bathrooms, widened doors, and other mobility-related modifications.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Architects, and Contractors to ensure proposed adaptations meet the individual’s needs and are practical for the space available.
• Prepare tender documents and specifications for contractors, ensuring that the required works are clearly defined.
• Evaluate tenders and negotiate with suppliers/contractors to achieve best value for money.
• Assist with contractor selection and procurement to ensure adherence to the DFG guidelines and quality standards.
• Track project performance, including timelines, cost projections, and variations
• Provide regular financial and project updates to the client, project manager, and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare final accounts and settlement of the project, ensuring accurate financial closeout
• Ensure all projects adhere to building regulations, health and safety standards, and DFG requirements.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) membership preferred.
• Experience working in quantity surveying roles, preferably in residential adaptations, housing projects, or DFG-funded schemes.
• Understanding of the DFG framework, building regulations, and health & safety standards for disabled adaptations.

If you meet the qualifications for this position, please send your CV to Katie.