Quantity Surveyor

WorkwithSchools; York and North Yorkshire; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 101 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

WorkwithSchools in York is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for an 8-month interim assignment to shape a high-impact commercial function across major public-sector building projects.

The role is four days a week, with three days on-site in York, delivering specialist QS and commercial management across a busy Building Services Team. Your expertise will help deliver value-for-money and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Significant Senior QS/commercial management experience.
• Robust procurement and contract management expertise.
• Experience in refurbishment, planned maintenance or social housing.

Responsabilités

• Establish governance, reporting and change controls across projects.
• Improve valuation, payment apps and final accounts for transparency.
• Strengthen contractor management and commercial challenge.
• Support Decent Homes, compliance works and retrofit initiatives.
• Oversee full lifecycle from estimates to procurement and contractor selection.
• Identify and mitigate risks via programme assurance reviews.

Connaissances

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

MS Office

Project Software

Formation

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Outils

Procurement Tools

MS Office

Project Software

Description du poste

Are you ready to drive high-impact commercial transformation and protect public value across major property and retrofit programmes?

We are currently collaborating with an ambitious local authority client in York to secure an experienced, commercially astute Quantity Surveyor. This is a pivotal interim opportunity to shape a sustainable commercial function and deliver lasting community value across a diverse portfolio of construction and property projects.

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking property and commercial team on a 4-day-a-week basis (with 3 days on-site in York), you will provide specialist quantity surveying and commercial management expertise across our client’s busy Building Services Team.

Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities

• Establish Robust Commercial Governance: Set up and embed rigorous controls, transparent reporting processes, and effective change control mechanisms across all active projects.
• Enhance Financial Controls: Drive continuous improvement in valuation, payment applications, and final account management processes to guarantee absolute financial transparency.
• Drive Value for Money: Strengthen contractor management, introduce rigorous commercial challenge, and ensure high standards of accountability across the board.
• Support Vital Public Programmes: Play a crucial frontline role in delivering Decent Homes standards, statutory compliance works, capital investment schemes, and critical retrofit initiatives.
• End-to-End Delivery: Oversee the full commercial lifecycle, from initial cost estimates and robust tender documentation through to procurement processes, contractor selection, and strict regulatory compliance.
• Risk Mitigation & Assurance: Actively support the identification and mitigation of risks highlighted via programme assurance reviews and historical commercial issues.

What We Are Looking For From You?

To thrive in this challenging yet rewarding interim role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Educational Background: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related construction/property discipline.
• Professional Experience: Significant, proven experience operating in a Senior QS or commercial management role within the construction, property, or building services sectors.
• Procurement Expertise: Strong, demonstrable expertise in modern construction procurement processes and robust contract management.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience working across refurbishments, planned maintenance programmes, asset improvements, or new builds. (Direct, hands-on exposure to Social Housing is considered a distinct advantage!)
• Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical skills capable of monitoring complex project finances, interpreting technical data, and delivering clear, actionable oversight to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Communication & Tech Literacy: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, coupled with confidence using Microsoft Office and digital project or asset management software.

The Logistics & Application Process

• Duration: Initially an 8-month interim period.
• Working Pattern: 4 days a week (Hybrid structure with 3 days collaborating on-site with colleagues in York).
• Remuneration: Highly competitive day rate, benchmarked against current market standards and scaled to match your level of experience.