Quantity Surveyor

Willmott Dixon; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for its office in Morley, Leeds. The role focuses on delivering projects within budget while ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have substantial experience in procurement and effective communication skills, alongside strong proficiency in MS Excel. The company offers competitive benefits, including enhanced pension schemes and flexible working arrangements. This position is vital for managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely project delivery, contributing to the community and environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Procurement and cost management experience.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality.
• Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers.
• Manage the procurement of work packages from supply chain partners.

Skills

Strong procurement experience

Excellent financial awareness

Strong communication skills

Ability to read drawings

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Join the Willmott Dixon team in the Yorkshire (Morley Office) as a Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering brilliant buildings, transforming communities, and leaving a positive legacy across the region.

We’re looking for a confident communicator with strong procurement experience to provide commercial support across a range of exciting projects in Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, Commercial, and Industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations.
• Work closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets are met.
• Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers.
• Accurately value, certify, and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contract arrangements.
• Manage the procurement of work packages from our proven supply chain partners in line with company standards and requirements.
• Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
• Complete cost value comparison (CVC) reports to accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projection.
• Identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable introduction of effective solutions.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Procurement and cost management experience.
• Excellent financial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Valid driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Construction‑related degree.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Additional Information

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance and Incentive Bonus.

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.