Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
An opportunity has arisen for the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor within the Contract Administration Team. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to become an integral part of the Contract Administration Team, who will be responsible for delivering a wide range of civil projects throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing bills of quantities, commercially assessing tenders, the financial and contractual management of projects, assessing CE’s, and preparing cost plans for grant bids. Additionally, you will procure services of consultants and contractors who will work on the project and track changes throughout the project and adjust budgets accordingly on a variety of projects throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or a relevant subject
- A professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB, ICE or equivalent
- Or provide a demonstration of working towards a professional qualification
Further details of the responsibilities and competencies required of the post, are set out in the Job Description / Person Specification.
Job Details:
- Location: Council’s headquarters in Pontypridd
- Working Hours: 37 hours a week, under the flexible working hours scheme
- Benefits:
- 26 days holiday each year increasing to 31 upon 5 years of completed service
- 8 public holidays
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
- Access to financial support benefits
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits including discounted ‘Leisure for Life’ membership, ‘Vivup’ staff benefits provider, and more
- Several employee assistance programmes including counselling, health surveillance, nurse and physiotherapy services, and access to learning and development opportunities
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Hybrid Working Arrangement:
- Staff able to work from both home and the office, to continue in the long term.
Diversity and Inclusion:
- The Council values diversity in its workforce and is committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process.
- The Council offers a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
Application Process:
- An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
- As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above.
- In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
- Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme: The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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Note: In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tom Lewis, Contracts Manager on 07385 406122 or email tom.w.lewis@rctcbc.gov.uk
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
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