Hybrid Quantity Surveyor - Leeds Construction Costs

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to help manage costs on live construction projects in Leeds. The role involves preparing estimates, measuring quantities, pricing work, and handling payments with subcontractors.

You'll liaise with clients, architects and site teams to keep budgets aligned with the build programme, using NEC/JCT contracts and advanced Excel. Hybrid working is offered and a strong benefits package awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field is required.
• Solid experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within a contractor or consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Confident with cost management software and Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Strong negotiation skills with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attention to detail with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets and tender documents for live construction projects.
• Measuring quantities from drawings and specifications, then pricing the work accurately.
• Managing the valuation and payment process with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing variations and change orders, and negotiating final accounts.
• Producing monthly cost reports and flagging risks to project managers before they become problems.
• Liaising with clients, architects and site teams to keep budgets aligned with the build programme.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Cost management software

Job description

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to help manage costs on live construction projects in Leeds. The role involves preparing estimates, measuring quantities, pricing work, and handling payments with subcontractors.

You'll liaise with clients, architects and site teams to keep budgets aligned with the build programme, using NEC/JCT contracts and advanced Excel. Hybrid working is offered and a strong benefits package awaits.