Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Beach Baker is delighted to be working in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council to recruit a Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor.  This is an opportunity to join a recently established and forward thinking Major Developments and Regeneration Team to support their plans for developing a variety of council assets in the coming years. The work will include a huge variety of projects, from challenging high-street mixed-use schemes through to major commercial and housing estates.
 
THE COUNCIL
Cheltenham Borough Council is at the heart of the local community.  It owns lots of buildings and assets including 4,500 council houses, an airport, a range of iconic cultural and listed buildings, and not forgetting their stunning parks and gardens.  They have key partnerships with The Cheltenham Trust, Cheltenham Borough Homes, Ubico, Cheltenham BID and Cheltenham Festivals, to name a few.  Whatever you do or wherever you go in Cheltenham, Cheltenham Borough Council will be involved somewhere!
 
THE POSITION
The Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor is a newly created position and will play a key part in the department to deliver a range of capital projects in the Council’s ownership including the exciting Golden Valley Development (GDV).  You will engage with a range of stakeholders including contractors, consultants, occupiers, land owners, development partners, councillors and other government bodies.
 
GOLDEN VALLEY DEVELOPMENT
The Golden Valley Development is like no other in Britain and will be world leading.  The 200-hectare site on the outskirts of Cheltenham will be a new development of over 2000 homes and 1.5m ft2 of commercial floor space.  It will create a vibrant pioneering Garden Community integrating hi-tech business, residential and leisure uses. At its heart will be the National Cyber Innovation Centre, the UK home of the cyber, digital and creative sectors arising from Cheltenham’s international reputation for leadership in cyber innovation. With a significant development site adjacent to GCHQ in a highly accessible location with great connectivity, the opportunity exists to create a destination of global significance.
 
WHY WORK IN CHELTENHAM

• Area of outstanding natural beauty and within 10-miles of the Cotswolds
• Local and regional economic growth
• Fantastic schooling system
• World class festivals
• Excellent transport links

 
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
The Council have a flexible working hours / working from home policy which makes it convenient for people with young families (schools runs, etc) and outside of work interests. 
The Development & Regeneration department is a recently formed team that currently consists of, Major Development & Regeneration Director, Head of Construction, Head of Development, Development Manager, Programme Manager and support staff.  Therefore, you will be surrounded by a great network of property professionals.  The team have a forward thinking approach, who embrace change and new ideas.
The team are community and culture focused, therefore the work you carry out will have a genuine impact to the local area and its population.
Opportunity to deliver market leading development projects. 
The Council’s office is located at Municipal Office (Promenade) which is in the heart of the Town Centre, with easy access to local amenities including the train station, restaurants, cafes, etc.
 
THE CANDIDATE
You will have minimum 5+ years’ experience in the construction sector, managing complex property projects from inception through to the planning and construction phase, with an understanding of the development process. Possess or working towards a relevant professional membership, such as RICS/CIOB (or equivalent).  The individual’s character and teamwork ethic is most important.   Candidates looking to work on a part-time or reduced hours basis will also be considered.
 
SALARY & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Basic salary range £50,253 to £56,782
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave (plus BH) increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 31 days total (you have the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days leave)
• 2 additional volunteering days paid per year
• Employee Assistance Programme administered through Health Assured
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted town centre parking
• Local event offers and discounts
• Enhanced special leave (maternity/paternity/adoption/sick pay etc)
• Payment of one professional subscription per year
• Shower and bike storage facilities available at the office

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th October.  All third party and direct applications and un-solicited candidate introductions via other recruitment agencies will be forwarded to Beach Baker for review.

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Matthew Clackson.  Please call our office on 07825 081 393 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it’s not up-to-date) directly to Matthew@beachbaker.co.uk, and for many more property jobs please visit our website www.beachbaker.co.uk.