Quantity Surveyor

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in modular construction to join their team in Driffield. The successful candidate will manage cost planning and commercial management across modular projects, ensuring delivery is on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include preparing cost plans, managing procurement, and liaising with various stakeholders. A degree in Quantity Surveying and proficiency in cost management software are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Essential experience in modular, offsite, or prefabricated construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation.
• Manage sub-contractor procurement, valuations, and payments.
• Assess project variations and produce financial forecasts.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and project teams.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost-efficiency strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cost management software proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Modular Construction 📍 Location: Driffield, East Yorkshire
💷 Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
🕓 Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in modular construction to join our team in Driffield. You’ll be responsible for managing all aspects of cost planning and commercial management across modular projects — ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure commercial success at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation for modular projects.
• Manage sub-contractor procurement, valuations, and payments.
• Assess project variations and produce accurate financial forecasts.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and project teams.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost-efficiency strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (minimum 3–5 years).
• Experience within modular, offsite, or prefabricated construction is essential.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Proficient in cost management software and Microsoft Office.

Apply Now

If you’re a proactive Quantity Surveyor ready to make an impact in the modular construction sector, we’d love to hear from you.