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 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.