Quantity Surveyor - Boston

Howells Solutions Limited; Kirton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking a candidate to optimize project profitability and manage financial forecasts. The ideal applicant has experience in Social Housing Refurbishment and a strong understanding of contracts. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-Related Bonus

Motor Expenditure Allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Life insurance & sick pay

Annual pay reviews

Discounts on gym memberships

Colleague referral bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail & mobile phone discounts

Access to in-house training

Qualifications

• Experience working on Social Housing Refurbishment projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Secure the company's full contractual entitlement and maximise project profitability.
• Monitor costs, revenue, and budgets, and produce accurate financial forecasts.
• Lead on subcontractor procurement, onboarding, and commercial management.
• Manage client invoicing and promptly resolve any financial queries or disputes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC)

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., V-Lookup, Pivot Tables)

Commercial awareness and strong communication/negotiation skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs (grade C or above), A-levels

Industry-related qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Secure the company's full contractual entitlement and maximise project profitability.

• Monitor costs, revenue, and budgets, and produce accurate financial forecasts.

• Lead on subcontractor procurement, onboarding, and commercial management.

• Work closely with project teams to provide contractual advice and support.

• Manage client invoicing and promptly resolve any financial queries or disputes.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks early in the project lifecycle.

• Support monthly reporting, cash flow management, and financial governance.

• Uphold and promote company values and commercial best practices.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (grade C or above), A-levels, and an industry-related qualification.

• Experience working on Social Housing Refurbishment projects.

• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC).

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, formulas).

• Commercial awareness and strong communication/negotiation skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Contract Law.

• Professional or part-qualified accountancy or construction-related qualifications.

• Experience with complex, multi-disciplinary contracts.

• Familiarity with dispute resolution procedures.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary + Profit-Related Bonus

• Motor Expenditure Allowance ( 3,500) or salary sacrifice car lease scheme

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)

• Enhanced parental leave: 26 weeks full maternity / 8 weeks full paternity

• Private medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance & sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Discounts on national and local gym memberships

• Up to 3,000 colleague referral bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Retail & mobile phone discounts

• Access to extensive in-house training via the Learning Management System

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.