Lead QS - Affordable Housing (Leeds) | Hybrid
Lumsden & Carroll Civil Engineering
12 days ago
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Job summary
Esh Living’s Leeds division is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of contracts within our sector. You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are on track financially, ensure smooth operations, and deliver measurable value.
You will build relationships with supply chain, consultants and clients, procure sub-contractors, administer contracts, and prepare external valuations to meet contract requirements.
Qualifications
- Relevant HND, Degree in Quantity Surveying, Built environment or equivalent, desirable
- Minimum of three years’ experience working on projects within construction sector
- Working knowledge of contract conditions such as NEC, JCT
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
- Appropriate CSCS card - desirable
- Valid Driving licence
Responsibilities
- Build working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and clients where appropriate
- Procurement of sub-contractors in line with target programme and company policy
- Contract administration of sub-contracts
- Timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractors’ applications and issue of payment notifications to sub-contractor
- Preparation and submission of external valuations in a timely manner to align with the contract requirements
- Management and accurate forecasting of the external valuations through to the final account agreement with our Clients
- Measurement of quantities both on site and from drawings, where required
- Timely and accurate evaluation of variations/provisional sum expenditure and monitoring of the same
- Accurate production of internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations in line with the Commercial reporting timetable
- Ensure good quality & accurate records are maintained
- Delay identification/notification/ in tandem with project team
- Effective change management in line with contract
- Manage and minimise non recoverable costs on projects
- Price and effectively agree all project variations
Skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Planning
Progress tracking
Negotiation
Education
HND/ Degree in Quantity Surveying
Tools
MS Office
Job description
All current vacancies
Role
Quantity Surveyor
Closing date
30/12/2026
Location
Leeds - Salaried
Sector
Affordable Housebuilding & Refurbishment
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About The Role
We’re seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of contracts within our sector. You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are on track financially, ensure smooth operations, and deliver measurable value.
Location:
Leeds
What We Will Expect From You
- Build working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and clients where appropriate
- Procurement of sub-contractors in line with target programme and company policy
- Contract administration of sub-contracts
- Timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractors’ applications and issue of payment notifications to sub-contractor
- Preparation and submission of external valuations in a timely manner to align with the contract requirements
- Management and accurate forecasting of the external valuations through to the final account agreement with our Clients
- Measurement of quantities both on site and from drawings, where required
- Timely and accurate evaluation of variations/provisional sum expenditure and monitoring of the same
- Civils -Weekly direct labour & plant subcontractor payments if required
- Accurate production of internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations in line with the Commercial reporting timetable
- Ensure good quality & accurate records are maintained
- Delay identification/notification/ in tandem with project team
- Effective change management in line with contract
- Manage and minimise non recoverable costs on projects
- Price and effectively agree all project variations
What To Expect From Us
At Esh, our values shape the way we work every day — and you can expect to see them in action from the moment you join us.
- Care: We prioritise your wellbeing and development, offering a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, learn, and bring your best self to work
- Trust: You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, with managers who believe in your abilities and are there to support you when needed
- Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option. You can rely on open, honest communication and fair decision‑making
- Respect: We value diverse perspectives and create a workplace where everyone is listened to, valued, and treated with dignity
- Working Together: Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll join a team that celebrates shared success and supports one another to achieve great results
Qualifications
- Relevant HND, Degree in Quantity Surveying, Built environment or equivalent, desirable
- Minimum of three years’ experience working on projects within construction sector
- Working knowledge of contract conditions such as NEC,JCT
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
- Appropriate CSCS card -desirable
- Valid Driving licence
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail
- Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives
- Able to produce accurate work within required deadlines
- Keep people informed of progress on key tasks
- Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development
- Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
- Good negotiation skills
Benefits That Make a Real Difference
Hybrid Working
Balance work and life with flexible arrangements (where applicable)
Pension & Pension Advice
Secure your future with a pension plan and expert guidance.
ULEV Car Lease Scheme
Drive greener with our ultra-low emission vehicle leasing option.
Benefit Hub
Exclusive savings on shopping, leisure and lifestyle.
Buy and Sell Holidays
Flexibility to purchase or sell annual leave to suit your lifestyle.
Cycle to Work
Save money and stay healthy with our bike purchase scheme.
Enhanced Holidays & Birthday Leave
Extra time off plus a day to celebrate your birthday.
Hybrid Working
Balance work and life with flexible arrangements (where applicable)
Pension & Pension Advice
Secure your future with a pension plan and expert guidance.
ULEV Car Lease Scheme
Drive greener with our ultra-low emission vehicle leasing option.
Benefit Hub
Exclusive savings on shopping, leisure and lifestyle.
Buy and Sell Holidays
Flexibility to purchase or sell annual leave to suit your lifestyle.
Cycle to Work
Save money and stay healthy with our bike purchase scheme.
Enhanced Holidays & Birthday Leave
Extra time off plus a day to celebrate your birthday.
Hybrid Working
Balance work and life with flexible arrangements (where applicable)
Pension & Pension Advice
Secure your future with a pension plan and expert guidance.
ULEV Car Lease Scheme
Drive greener with our ultra-low emission vehicle leasing option.
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