Shape and give value to projects that will impact residents
In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. Working together and in partnership with everyone that has an impact on the lives of our residents, we strive to learn from each other, and continually adapt.
We’re a local authority with a private sector mentality, and our Commercial team add rigour to the process of procuring and managing contractors and consultants to work for the residents and leaseholders of Kensington and Chelsea.
The role
Joining us as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the management of the financial issues of the procurement and delivery of our Capital Housing investment programme of investment and planned works. You will be required to provide advice on the Service Providers valuations and claims and, where necessary, gather and provide measurement records from site to substantiate cost and demonstrate value.
You will work alongside a variety of professional consultants and officers both on site and in the office in order to deliver best quality and value for money. Working as a team you can be sure that you’ll constantly be motivated by the people around you, working together to deliver best quality and value.
About you
We have a private sector mind-set and drive, which means you don’t have to have a public sector background as we welcome applicants from the private sector too. Your ability to manage the commercial and cost aspects of investment and planned works will be vital.
You’ll also need to review tender submissions provided by the Service Providers, sub-contractors and suppliers. You’ll need to be good with people too, knowing how to get the best out of them as well as working closely with other members of the commercial team. On top of this an understanding of the implications of health and safety regulations is vital.
Your job will entail working from site on a regular basis as well as working from one of our offices. We are also empowering our people to work from home on occasions but the majority of the time you will commute to the office or to one of our sites.
In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.
Application process
Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.
You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.
Additional information
The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).
We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
