Rother District Council is an ambitious Council at the heart of 1066 Country in East Sussex. Based in Bexhill-on-Sea the district also covers the historic towns of Battle and Rye as well as a large, attractive rural area, predominantly falling within the High Weald National Landscape.

The Corporate Development Team (CDT) at Rother District Council sits in a unique position of managing projects which span the various council service areas and is looking to deliver an ambitious £124m of capital investment over the next 5 years. The team will help forge a way forward for the district to deliver projects against its Council Plan, which is currently in the process of being updated.

The team works with colleagues and Members across the Council, influencing and shaping the Capital Programme, drawing on additional interim and professional support where required. The projects range in size and scale but all follow the Council’s core principles to enhance the wellbeing of our community and drive sustainable growth.

We are looking to for an experienced Developments Project Surveyor, coming from an extensive Quantity Surveyor or PQS background to work closely with the Project Manager to help deliver and enable several high-profile schemes for the benefit of our residents and visitors, including Leisure Centre Refurbishments, Community Hubs, and Doctors Surgeries.

This post comes with an additional market supplement, with a review after one year, in recognition of the specialist skills required.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Management of project budgets and cashflows
• Oversee procurement, tendering and selection of consultants, contractors and suppliers, including drafting agreements
• Contract administration
• Advising on value engineering

Key Skills

• Financial appraisal and budget management
• Business, project planning and time management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to draft agreements and contracts

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Nicola Mitchell (nicola.mitchell@rother.gov.uk) or Lloyd Exley (lloyd.exley@rother.gov.uk).

The job description and application form are available to download from below.

Please return applications and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 22nd February 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing on 02 March 2026.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors