Group Leader - Quantity Surveying & Estimating
1 day ago
Swansea
Job Title: Group Leader - Quantity Surveying & EstimatingType: Temporary (6 months with potential up to 12 months)Location: SwanseaSalary: Negotiable BRC are working closely with a local authority who are seeking an experienced and driven Group Leader - Quantity Surveying & Estimating to lead the delivery of commercial services across Housing and Public Buildings. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will manage all estimating and quantity surveying functions, ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with operational and client requirements. You will play a key leadership role across major programmes including Education schemes and WHQS projects. Duties: • Lead and manage Quantity Surveying and Estimating services, • Oversee budgets, business planning, and financial performance, • Act as Cost Centre Manager, controlling expenditure and income, • Deliver complex programmes on time and within budget, • Provide strategic advice to senior management on service improvement, • Manage and develop staff, identifying training and development needs, • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and council procedures, • Liaise with internal teams, external organisations, and stakeholders, • Support implementation of new technologies and innovation initiatives, • Prepare and present reports to committees and senior leadership Requirements:, • Professional qualification in a relevant discipline, • Significant experience in quantity surveying/estimating, • Proven senior management and leadership experience, • Strong financial and commercial awareness, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to lead teams and drive performance, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, • Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel effectively), • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, • Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure For more information, please call Meg Smith on or . To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.