Quantity Surveyor

PiLON Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PiLON Limited, part of United Infrastructure, is seeking a commercially aware Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team in Hemel Hempstead. You will manage commercial aspects of refurbishment contracts in the social housing sector, including WIP-to-invoice processes and ensuring value and profitability.

This permanent, full-time role offers career progression and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects within the social housing sector.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 3 years’ experience in a commercial role with a main contractor or subcontractor.
• Understanding of measurement and valuation, including Schedules of Rates.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager and project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Manage and control the commercial performance of projects to maximise value and profitability.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment.
• Carry out accurate forecasting and cost control.
• Take ownership of commercial reporting, including CVRs.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including JCT, NEC, and client specifications.
• Attend client meetings to review requirements, pricing, and project feasibility.
• Produce and present monthly commercial reports and contribute to WIP review meetings.
• Provide commercial insight and support to the wider management team.
• Manage and develop supply chain relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Cost control

Valuation

Driving licence

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

Cost systems

Job description

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. As part of the United Infrastructure group, we specialise in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, and we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team.

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector. If you are driven and reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.

Quantity Surveyor – job advert

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

DBS Check: Required

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for a commercially aware and driven Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on refurbishment contracts within the social housing sector, with strong potential for career progression and development. You will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects, including assessing and billing client work using NHF or bespoke Schedules of Rates. A big part of the role will be converting Work in Progress (WIP) into invoices while ensuring value and profitability are maximised across your contracts. The role is based in Hemel Hempstead, with the occasional trips to site as and when required.

About Us

United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK’s largest network operators and housing providers. PiLON, part of the United Infrastructure Group, specialises in planned maintenance, refurbishment, and repairs within the social housing sector. With over 20 years of experience, we are known for delivering quality work with care and respect for the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager and project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required standards


• Manage and control the commercial performance of projects to maximise value and profitability


• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment


• Carry out accurate forecasting and cost control


• Take ownership of commercial reporting, including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)


• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including JCT, NEC, and client specifications


• Attend client meetings to review requirements, pricing, and project feasibility


• Produce and present monthly commercial reports and contribute to WIP review meetings


• Provide commercial insight and support to the wider management team


• Manage and develop supply chain relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a commercial role with a main contractor or subcontractor (social housing or similar sectors)


• Good understanding of measurement and valuation, including Schedules of Rates


• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and maximise value


• Organised and professional, with strong communication skills


• Good IT skills, including Excel and internal cost systems


• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and resolving issues effectively


• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities


• Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail


• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field RICS membership (or working towards it) is desirable

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing group, working on meaningful projects within the social housing sector. You’ll have the chance to develop your career while making a real impact on safety, quality, and the communities we serve. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.