Quantity Surveyor - Cmb2693i
at Cumberland Council Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Leader UK Skilled Worker Employer Defence Employer Recognition Gold
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- Internal Applicants Only* Salary: £46,579 to £47,664 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Carlisle or Workington Contract: Permanent About This Opportunity Cumberland Council is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of its ambitious highways works programmes within the Highways & Transport team. In this pivotal role, you'll lead budgeting and cost management across all highway's projects, supporting the delivery of work and contracts up to £2 million, and work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful project outcomes. You'll also play a key role in contractor performance management and procurement strategy. Current and upcoming projects include completion of the Levelling Up Fund programme, Active Travel and Town Deal projects across Cumberland. This role is available on a permanent basis. Who We're Looking For We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role. Contact For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Nick Raymond by email at nick.raymond@cumbria.gov.uk Guaranteed Interviews We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets). If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more. Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments Application and Interview information Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
- Closing date: 11/10/2026
- Interview date:27/10/2026 If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk. Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed. Please Read The Supporting Information
- Post Specification Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
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