Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Heslington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Health insurance

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Mobile and Laptop

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive culture

Flexible working conditions

Great work-life balance

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Death in Service contribution

Health & Wellness programme

Job summary

A respected regional consultancy is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in York. This role involves managing high-value projects, ensuring financial control, and working with project managers. The ideal candidate will have a solid consultancy background and experience in managing contracts. Benefits include a salary between £40,000 - £55,000+, hybrid working, a generous pension plan, and excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans.
• Subcontract procurement and management.
• Managing change control and variations.
• Final accounts and client reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A respected regional consultancy is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis, based in York. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be joining a long-established firm known for delivering technically complex projects across sectors including healthcare, life sciences, cleanrooms, and controlled environments.

The Quantity Surveyor

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working on detailed and high-specification builds, with projects typically ranging from 1m to 15m in value. The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the commercial lead and project managers to ensure financial control across projects from inception to completion.

The role will suit a Quantity Surveyor with a solid consultancy background and experience in managing both subcontractor packages and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Monthly valuations and CVRs
• Managing change control and variations
• Final accounts and client reporting

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Ideally qualified to degree level in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (HNC/HND will also be considered)
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's in it for you?

• 40,000 - 55,000+
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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