Quantity Surveyor NCCHS

Job Description

Role: Quantity Surveyorx4

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker - working time will be split between your work base and working remotely in agreement with the Line Manager.

Salary: Grade I - starting salary of £47,665 per annum (Level one) rising to £50,908 per annum (Level four)

Location: Harvey Road, NG8 3BB

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our Asset Management team - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About You

You will be an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of cost management, estimating and financial control within the construction sector. Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring costs are accurately forecast, monitored and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

You will possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills, with experience in managing variations, preparing valuations and agreeing final accounts. Your commercial awareness will enable you to identify risks and opportunities, challenge costs where necessary and deliver value for money without compromising quality or programme.

You will be comfortable working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders, building positive working relationships to support successful project delivery. A sound understanding of procurement, contract administration and construction processes is essential, together with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.

Most importantly, you will be proactive, organised and solutions focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the successful delivery of development, refurbishment and capital investment projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience preparing cost estimates, tender documentation and budget forecasts for construction and refurbishment projects.
2. Strong commercial and financial management skills, including cost control, forecasting, variations and final accounts.
3. Excellent negotiation skills, with experience securing best value from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
4. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce accurate cost plans and estimates.
5. Experience administering construction contracts, evaluating tenders and leading pre-contract meetings.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver value for money whilst maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 above requirements in your CV & supporting document.

You can find the job description for this post here.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here.

Closing Date: 7 October 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: Likely to be held w/c 19th October 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change.

If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support

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About us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.