Capita
Quantity Surveyor
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Job Description Summary
Join us as a Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering high-quality projects from start to finish. You’ll work closely with design and construction teams, manage costs with precision, and help ensure every scheme runs smoothly and successfully. If you’re proactive, detail-driven, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This position is based at our site in North Tyneside and will require 3 days a week on-site.
Job Title
Quantity Surveyor
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support Surveying and Estimating teams in appointing and managing contractors, suppliers, and consultants
- Prepare accurate cost plans and Bills of Quantities for both pre- and post-contract stages
- Collaborate closely with project teams to identify changes early and manage change control effectively
- Plan and manage your workload proactively to minimise risk and avoid disputes
- Work seamlessly with design and construction teams to ensure integrated project delivery from start to finish
- Contribute to successful outcomes by maintaining strong communication and coordination across all stakeholders
What we’re looking for
- Professional qualifications with an appropriate level of experience in Quantity Surveying
- Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver work within agreed deadlines
- Broad knowledge of construction techniques and industry standards
- Commitment to achieving Chartered status with a relevant professional body within agreed timescales
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
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What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects within our organisation
- Support for professional development, including pathways to achieve Chartered status
- Access to internal training and resources to enhance your skills and career progression
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment where your ideas are valued
- Strong focus on work-life balance with flexible working options
- Be part of a team that delivers meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities
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Feel free to reach out to me, Tasneem Abdullah – Talent Acquisition Partner for an informal conversation about the role or your wider job search.
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Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.
For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
,
United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
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