Quantity Surveyor

Norwich City Services Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance & Health

Job summary

Norwich City Services Limited (NCSL) is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of building and environmental service contracts in Norwich. You will manage cost estimates, valuations, and contract mechanisms, conducting site visits to verify works and assess contractor claims with an emphasis on value for money.

The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and familiarity with NATFED Schedule of Rates.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in quantity surveying, ideally in building maintenance, social housing, local authority services, or related environment.
• Experience using NATFED Schedule of Rates and assessing contractor applications, claims and valuations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; highly organised with excellent record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of building and environmental service contracts.
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, valuations and contract mechanisms.
• Undertake regular site visits to verify works and monitor progress.
• Assess contractor claims and ensure compliance with specifications and rates.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support budget management and forecasting.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and ensure value for money across services.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Cost control

Contract management

Valuations

Site inspections

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NATFED Schedule of Rates

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the Norwich City Services Limited (NCSL) team on a permanent basis. If you are commercially focused, highly analytical, and experienced in managing costs, contracts, and valuations, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

This role is responsible for the effective commercial management of building and environmental service contracts delivered by Norwich City Services Limited. You will oversee the financial and contractual management of a diverse portfolio of works, including responsive repairs, void property refurbishments, damp remedial projects, and environmental services such as grounds maintenance, street cleansing, pest control, and cleaning services.

Working closely with operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will prepare and manage cost estimates, valuations, and contract mechanisms, ensuring all works are accurately measured and valued using the NATFED Schedule of Rates. You will undertake regular site visits to verify completed works, monitor progress, assess contractor claims, and ensure compliance with specifications and agreed rates. The role also involves maintaining accurate commercial records, supporting budget management and forecasting activities, identifying efficiency opportunities, and ensuring value for money across all services delivered. As a key member of the Commercial Team, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring commercial activities are delivered in line with company procedures, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within building maintenance, social housing, local authority services, or a related environment. They will have strong commercial awareness, excellent analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of cost control, valuations, and contract management. Experience using the NATFED Schedule of Rates and assessing contractor applications, claims, and valuations is essential.

The successful candidate will be confident carrying out site inspections, interpreting specifications and technical information, and challenging commercial submissions where necessary. They will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accurate records and financial controls. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is required, and membership of, or progress towards, a professional body such as RICS or CIOB would be advantageous.

Why Choose Us

• Living Wage Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supportive and inclusive environment and culture
• Employee Assistant Support and Occupational Health
• Commitment to learning and development
• 25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year until 30 days is reached. Plus 8 bank holidays and a Christmas shut down period.

This role is for 37 hours per week, but to ensure flexibility and promote an inclusive workplace part time hours or a job share agreement will be considered.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026 – please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications have been received.

Please note if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

About the Company

Responsible for key operational delivery and maintenance of Norwich city's streets, parks and properties by utilising all of the services that our environmental and building repairs teams have to offer.

We locally employ over 300 people with plans of continuous growth, aligned with high aspirations of excellent service delivery. Additionally, we also cater for various private businesses and residents across the city.

NCSL's mission is to deliver efficient and effective environmental and building maintenance services, always putting the customer first, protecting the quality of the environment while embracing our company values and behaviours to enhance the lives of the Norwich community.

Our aim is to create a more inclusive environment that truly balances purpose and culture; one that considers the impact of their decisions on the community and employees. We are passionate about the services we deliver and strive to have a work setting where our company values of accountability, respect and equality are at our core.

Our industry has traditionally attracted more men — and we’re changing that!

We actively encourage applications from women