Post Ref: T125 - Quantity Surveyor

Broxtowe Borough Council is more than just a local authority – we’re a team committed to delivering high-quality services that meet our core vision, ‘to create a greener, safer, healthier Broxtowe where everyone prospers’. From major housing developments and regeneration schemes to innovative sustainability initiatives, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our borough.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting, high-impact housing projects.
• Professional development and career progression.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

What Will You Be Doing?

As our Quantity Surveyor, you’ll:

• Manage costs and budgets for capital projects, including housing regeneration and development schemes.
• Provide expert advice on procurement strategies and contract management.
• Ensure projects deliver value for money while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to keep projects on track.

Who Are We Looking For?

We want someone who is:

• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering excellence.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Experience We’d Like You to Have:

• Previous experience in quantity surveying, ideally within housing, construction, or local authority projects.
• Familiarity with NEC or JCT contracts.
• Experience in budget management, cost planning, and procurement.

 Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in relevant software and IT systems.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Darren Ibell, Assistant Director of Asset Management and Development on 0115 917 3544

Please quote reference No: T125

Closing date:  8 February 2026

Expected interview date: TBC

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Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.

Read more about the benefits of working at Broxtowe Borough Council.