Are you passionate about delivering value for money and driving excellence in capital projects? We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Capital Transformation Team and play a key role in shaping the built environment for our residents.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a forward-thinking council, where you’ll provide expert cost planning and commercial management across a diverse portfolio of projects – from major capital projects to essential maintenance programmes.
About the Role
As a Quantity Surveyor within the Transformation Service, you will play a vital role in providing quantity surveying and cost management services for the design and construction of a variety of capital projects. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Lead cost planning and forecasting for capital projects, ensuring budgets are accurate and risks are managed.
- Use digital tools and data-driven insights to improve efficiency and transparency.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and external partners to deliver sustainable, high-quality outcomes.
- Drive value engineering and innovative solutions to maximise impact for our community.
- Be part of a team that’s transforming the way we deliver public services.
- Work on projects that make a real difference to local communities.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment.
- In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying principles, practices, and procedures.
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) is desirable but not essential.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a supportive and flexible working environment. In addition to a competitive salary of up to £53,469 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours, you will benefit from:
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We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
- We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
To find out more about the benefits of working at West Berkshire Council, visit our website.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Greg Bowman-York on (01635) 519359 or email
[email protected]
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
How to Apply
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality quantity surveying services and want to make a positive impact within the public sector, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application before the closing date.
West Berkshire Council is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated and supportive team at West Berkshire Council.
AI in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.
However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.
We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability
