Quantity Surveyor

Calibre Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to support multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have over five years of QS experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying. Responsibilities include site presence, cost control, and maintaining client relationships, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Career progression

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-graduate QS experience in construction.
• Exposure to groundworks, minor civils, demolition or enabling works is desirable.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Regular site presence to support commercial and operational activities.
• Identify scope changes and ensure all variations are captured.
• Submit accurate Applications for Payment.
• Review main contracts and manage subcontract packages.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, forecasts, and cashflow updates.
• Maintain strong cost control and value management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Strong IT skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Project-based software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor
Civils / Remediation / Enabling Works
Leeds (some travel to sites)

We're representing a market-leading contractor operating across demolition, remediation, asbestos removal and enabling works. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to support multiple live sites and drive strong project financial performance. This role is ideal for a QS who enjoys working closely with operational teams, and taking ownership of commercial outcomes on fast-moving projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular site presence to support commercial and operational activities.
• Identify scope changes and ensure all variations are captured, evidenced and submitted.
• Submit accurate Applications for Payment and ensure timely valuation of works completed.
• Review main contracts and place/manage subcontract packages.
• Assess and authorise subcontractor applications and payments.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, forecasts, WIP reports and cashflow updates.
• Track and analyse project costs, proactively adjusting to reflect change.
• Maintain strong cost control and value management throughout delivery.
• Ensure procurement and supply chain engagement follows business processes.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with site teams and attend project meetings where required.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts within contract deadlines.
• Support debt management and commercial reporting requirements.

Your Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 5+ years post-graduate QS experience in construction.
• Exposure to groundworks, minor civils, demolition or enabling works (desirable).
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, and project-based software.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple workloads, prioritise effectively and deliver under pressure.
• Team-focused, adaptable and confident in client-facing environments.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on essential and varied enabling works projects nationwide.
• Career progression with a well-established and growing organisation.
• Supportive team culture and ongoing professional development.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.