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Job Title:            Group Leader - Quantity Surveying & Estimating
Type:                    Temporary (6 months with potential up to 12 months)
Location:           Swansea
Salary:                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 02920 231000 or 01179 239100.
 
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.

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