Quantity Surveyor

Equans UK & Ireland; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 2x annual salary

Employee discount

Cycle to work

CSR days

Learning opportunities & training

Referral rewards

Access to employee networks

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor based at our Hatfield head office, with weekly site attendance in Harringay. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company vehicle.

You will lead commercial management across residential properties, ensuring cost effective delivery, and supporting planned maintenance works with strong cost control and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in maintenance, social housing, refurbishment or construction projects.
• Experience with framework contracts and cost planning.
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial, financial and contractual management of the framework.
• Manage a programme of planned works across residential properties, blocks and high-risk buildings.
• Validate properties and scopes of work, prepare cost proposals and submit pricing for client approval.
• Oversee all commercial activities including applications for payment, valuations, variations, cash flow forecasting and CVRs.
• Ensure cost reports, financial reporting and commercial documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the delivery of planned maintenance works including roofing, windows, brickwork, doors, electrical, mechanical and scaffolding works.

Skills

Quantity surveyor

Cost control

Valuations

CVRs

Cash flow forecasting

Subcontractors management

Client relationships

NHF Schedule knowledge

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Commercial management systems

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Commercial management software

Job description

Equans is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. You will be based in our head office in Hatfield whilst attending our site in Harringay on a weekly basis. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Take ownership of the commercial, financial and contractual management of the framework.
• Manage a programme of planned works across residential properties, blocks and high-risk buildings.
• Validate properties and scopes of work, prepare cost proposals and submit pricing for client approval.
• Oversee all commercial activities including applications for payment, valuations, variations, cash flow forecasting and CVRs.
• Ensure effective cost control, maximise profitability and proactively manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Procure and manage subcontractors in line with contractual requirements and our Commitments to Subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and the supply chain.
• Ensure cost reports, financial reporting and commercial documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the delivery of planned maintenance works including roofing, windows, brickwork, front entrance doors, electrical, mechanical and scaffolding works.
• Provide commercial leadership to the framework, working closely with the Assistant Quantity Surveyor and wider project team.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 Corporate Social Responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective and individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor within planned maintenance, social housing, refurbishment or construction projects.
• Experience of working within framework contracts, with knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates and/or target price model frameworks being highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent influencing and negotiation skills to maximise value and profitability across contracts.
• Experience managing valuations, applications for payment, CVRs, cash flow forecasting and variations.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with commercial management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.