Quantity Surveyor

Department for Work & Pensions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work & Pensions is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support end-to-end commercial and financial management for a portfolio of projects. The role involves challenging budgets, procurement decisions and cost control to meet required standards and delivery timelines.

You will work closely with Framework Contractors and Professional Services Consultants to drive value for money across Lifecycle, Capital changes and FF&E, and ensure projects align with the Estates portfolio plan.

Qualifications

• Accountable for challenging and approving how projects are budgeted, procured and cost managed while maintaining standards, quality and on-time delivery.
• Collaborates with supplier networks including Framework Contractors and Professional Services Consultants to manage costs and drive value for money across Lifecycle, Capital changes and FF&E.
• Provides commercial overview to ensure projects meet Estates strategic portfolio needs.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of commercial and financial management for a portfolio of projects.
• Work with supplier partners to manage costs and maximise value for money across complex projects.
• Ensure alignment with corporate portfolio plans and delivery standards.

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Reference 485164

Closing Date – 1st November 2026

Location – Birmingham, Blackpool, Pontypridd, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield & Manchester. While the Corporate Hub locations above are preferred other locations can be considered

Salary - £44,447 to £46,547 (pay award pending)

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor (G7) this role is professionally responsible for supporting the end to end delivery process for the commercial and financial management of a portfolio of projects from inception to completion. You will be accountable to challenge and approve how projects are budgeted, procured and cost managed whilst still achieving the required standards and quality and delivery on programme.

This specialist role will work closely with the supplier partner network, in particular the Framework Contractors and Professional Services Consultants to ensure management of all costs and drive enhanced value for money across all types and complex projects, including Lifecycle; Capital (change the Estate) and FF&E.

The role will provide commercial overview and assurance that completed projects meet the needs of the DWP business and are aligned with the Estates strategic portfolio plan