Capita Entrust provides schools and academies with a full range of design, development, master planning and project management services for projects of any scale – from repurposing, refurbishing or updating existing facilities to new development schemes and complete rebuilds.

We are now seeking an experienced quantity surveyor!

You will play a crucial role in managing costs and procurement within the property team at Entrust HQ in Riverway, Stafford.

This is a hybrid role.

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Job title:

Quantity Surveyor

Job Description:

What will you be doing:

Preparing feasibility estimates and option appraisal studies.Creating detailed cost plans and pre-tender estimates.Risk analysis.Whole life cost assessment.Tender documentation and managing the tender process.Undertaking contract administration subject to training and experience.Project and programme management subject to training and experience.Employer’s agent subject to training and experience.Stakeholder engagement subject to training and experience.

What we're looking for :

RICS exempting or non-exempting degree.Chartered status or working towards attaining chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).Effective communication both oral and written.Organising, problem solving and negotiating.Team working.Financial and numeracy management.ICT including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power-point.

About Entrust

Entrust is a joint venture company between Capita and Staffordshire County Council and has supported educational establishments across England to improve outcomes since 2013.

‘Excellence in education’ is the heart of our business. Our passion is inspiring futures and improving outcomes for children, young people and adults.

We work in partnership with schools, academy trusts and Local Authorities to provide specialist expertise, ensuring every child and young person;

receives a good education; is in a safe and healthy environment; and is given expert guidance to realise their full potential.

We also work with clients across a range of other sectors including central government, health, and the private sector.

Our achievements are underpinned by our vision ‘to inspire futures’ by being Open, Ingenious, Collaborative and Effective. By building on our reputation for excellence and delivering what we promise, we want to help make every school in England a good school, ensuring every child and young person gets the education they deserve.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive basic salary of £40,000 - £48,00023 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita.

You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you.

Location:

Stafford

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United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent