Principal Quantity Surveyor
Location: Council Headquarters High Street Elgin Moray, Elgin, IV30 1BX
Salary: £59,170.15 - £64,655.50 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid
Requirements
To develop and manage a high quality, efficient and effective Professional Quantity Surveying Service as directed by the Service Manager Property, Estates & Assets all in accordance with the needs and priorities of the Council, relative to work commissions for internal Clients.
Responsibilities
- To lead and develop the Quantity Surveying Group including Clerk of Works in all aspects of management delegated by the Service Manager Property, Estates & Assets including staff resourcing, delegation of work and supervision of staff.
- To perform all tasks relative to a Professional Quantity Surveyor and take responsibility for cost aspects of all Capital and Revenue projects for Council Departments.
- To ensure the timely provision of appropriate information to the Service Manager Property, Estates & Assets and to Clients and Members on matters of legitimate concern.
- To coordinate ‘Best Value’ issues relating to the Quantity Surveying Group.
- To assist with planning and programming of Capital and Revenue Works as requested, for all Clients.
- To assist the Service Manager Property, Estates & Assets with provision of professional fee charging details to facilitate year‑end journal transfers from Client accounts by the Accountancy Section.
The Individual
- Considerable post‑Chartered Surveyor experience in a Professional Quantity Surveying environment.
- Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying and/or Professional Associate of the RICS (past or present). Current membership of a recognised professional organisation is required.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
- Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible approach is required.
- Ability to accept delegated responsibility.
- Ability to organise and supervise work and staff.
- Knowledge of policies, issues, procedures and practices, relating to the delivery of a multi‑disciplinary Professional Property Service.
- Good analytical and numerical skills.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Good communication skills (both oral and written).
- Good negotiation skills.
- Ability to relate well to Colleagues, Clients, Elected Members and the Public.
- Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
Closing Date
08 May 2026
Starting Salary
£59,170.15 per year
Hourly Rate
£31.39 per hour
Hours per week
36.25 hours per week
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