Quantity Surveyor

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor based in the North of England. This role involves managing the commercial elements of residential projects and ensuring high standards are met. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of GBP45,000-GBP55,000, along with benefits such as a car allowance, pension scheme, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Background in main contracting or housebuilding.
• Able to run projects independently and manage all trade packages.
• Well-organised and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial elements of residential projects.
• Ensure cost-efficiency and high standards are upheld.

Skills

Solid grounding in quantity surveying principles

Strong communicator

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Excellent time management

Education

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (accredited)

Job description

• Quantity Surveyor
• Location: North of England (flexible depending on project location)
• Salary: GBP45,000 GBP55,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to be part of something forward-thinking and meaningful? This opportunity offers the chance to join a modern, values-driven organisation with a clear vision: to deliver residential regeneration schemes to the highest standard and become the partner of choice across the North.

About the Role

You ll be joining a dynamic team within a business that is passionate about quality, innovation, and long-term impact. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the commercial elements of residential projects, ensuring cost-efficiency and high standards are upheld throughout.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary: GBP45,000 GBP55,000 (depending on experience)

• Car allowance

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Company bonus scheme

The Ideal Candidate

• Solid grounding in quantity surveying principles

• Background in main contracting or housebuilding

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (accredited)

• Able to run projects independently and manage all trade packages

• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels

• Excellent at prioritising and managing multiple deadlines

• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying areas for improvement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Well-organised and reliable with excellent time management

• Holds a full UK driving licence

What to Expect

The process starts with a friendly, informal conversation via Teams or phone with me, Rachel Scott. If we both feel it s the right fit, I ll introduce you to my client, with the next step being an in-person meeting with their Commercial Manager. Interested? To find out more, please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment.

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