Quantity Surveyor

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Beverley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent, full-time position in the modular construction sector. You will manage cost control, contract management, and financial oversight to ensure project profitability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in construction environments. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000 plus bonuses, along with a flexible benefits package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Death in Service: 3× salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience using MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Experience in construction, ideally with modular or off-site building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost control, contract management, and financial oversight.
• Prepare and manage Applications for Payment.
• Produce commercial reports for the Commercial Manager.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Venatu Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit for this position.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Brandesburton / Modular Construction Environment

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 + Bonus

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000-£50,000
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Death in Service: 3× salary
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible benefits package

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading provider of sustainable modular building solutions, delivering high-quality, off-site constructed buildings for sectors including healthcare, education, defence, commercial, and infrastructure. Their innovative approach accelerates building programmes, reduces on-site disruption, and ensures consistent, high standards of quality.

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role within the Commercial Team, delivering cost control, contract management, and financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle. You will support both pre- and post-contract activities to ensure that projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue regular Account Development Reviews to clients
• Produce, submit, and manage Applications for Payment, ensuring timely client approvals
• Prepare and settle Final Accounts within two months of project completion
• Recover retention and manage retention processes
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Site Managers to understand site progress and commercial issues
• Issue Sub-Contract Works Orders and manage variations
• Measure and monitor Sub-Contractor performance through regular site visits
• Review and approve Sub-Contractor Applications for Payment; issue Payment Certificates
• Authorise purchase orders and manage payment receipting
• Manage Sub-Contractor final accounts and prepare re-measurement reports as required
• Produce commercial reports for the Commercial Manager and contribute to monthly CPR meetings

Person Specification

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Strong experience using MS Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Experience in construction—ideally within modular or off-site building environments

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of the modular construction sector. You will play a key part in shaping commercially successful projects while enjoying strong development opportunities and a supportive, collaborative environment.