Quantity Surveyor (Brierley Homes)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brierley Homes is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a 2-month contract with a local authority. The role focuses on commercial and quantity surveying support across projects, ensuring cost management, governance compliance, and effective reporting.

You will work with project teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders to deliver value for money. The candidate should have proven QS experience in construction/housing, strong cost control, forecasting, and contract administration skills, with

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and cost control for construction or housing projects.
• Ability to forecast costs, manage budgets, and provide clear reporting.
• Experience administering contracts and handling subcontractor accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost forecasting, budgeting, cost control and value reporting.
• Produce profitability forecasts, cash flow reporting and reconciliations.
• Administer interim and final accounts including payments and valuations.
• Prepare and evaluate compensation events and contractual claims.
• Support procurement activities and supply chain management.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts including change control.
• Identify contractual changes and negotiate variations.
• Analyse programme impacts related to delays and extensions.
• Ensure compliance with governance, policies and health & safety standards.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Reporting

Contract administration

Procurement management

Final accounts

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Health and safety awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS/CIOB membership desirable

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northallerton, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/05/2026

Job Description

2 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering effective commercial and quantity surveying support across assigned projects, ensuring all financial, contractual, procurement, and cost management activities are managed efficiently and in line with Brierley Homes’ governance, policies, and procedures. The role will support successful project delivery through effective cost control, contract administration, risk management, and commercial reporting while working collaboratively with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project cost forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and value reporting processes.
• Produce profitability forecasts, cost comparisons, cash flow reporting, and commercial reconciliations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial processes and deliver value for money.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with Brierley Homes’ governance standards, policies, and legal requirements.
• Assess financial performance through cost and value reconciliation reporting.
• Administer interim and final accounts, including applications for payment, assessments, certifications, and valuations.
• Prepare and evaluate compensation events, contractual claims, and insurance-related claims.
• Support procurement activities and supply chain management processes.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts, including payment procedures, change management, dispute resolution, and final account agreements.
• Identify, record, notify, and negotiate contractual changes in accordance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate variations and compensation events using agreed contractual mechanisms and rates.
• Provide advice on contractual matters and prepare contractual correspondence where required.
• Support conflict avoidance and dispute resolution processes.
• Analyse programme impacts relating to delay, disruption, and extensions of time.
• Work with standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT.
• Support development and management of project budgets and cost plans during pre-contract and delivery phases.
• Analyse tender returns, subcontractor submissions, and budget information.
• Monitor utilisation of labour, plant, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to maximise project efficiency.
• Assess impacts of disruption, delays, and resource changes on project delivery and costs.
• Evaluate completed works using appropriate financial assessment methods.Understand and apply Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates, and Activity Schedules in line with standard measurement methods.
• Support performance management processes, including quarterly and annual reviews where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all Brierley Homes policies, procedures, and employee obligations.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across all activities and project environments.
• Work in accordance with the Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework.
• Report incidents, hazards, and health and safety concerns proactively.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the role when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, housing, or property development environments.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Experience administering contracts and managing subcontractor accounts. 2026

  Job Description

  2 Month Contract With A local Authority

  Job Purpose

  The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering effective commercial and quantity surveying support across assigned projects, ensuring all financial, contractual, procurement, and cost management activities are managed efficiently and in line with Brierley Homes’ governance, policies, and procedures. The role will support successful project delivery through effective cost control, contract administration, risk management, and commercial reporting while working collaboratively with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Manage project cost forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and value reporting processes.
  • Produce profitability forecasts, cost comparisons, cash flow reporting, and commercial reconciliations.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial processes and deliver value for money.
  • Ensure all commercial activities comply with Brierley Homes’ governance standards, policies, and legal requirements.
  • Assess financial performance through cost and value reconciliation reporting.
  • Administer interim and final accounts, including applications for payment, assessments, certifications, and valuations.
  • Prepare and evaluate compensation events, contractual claims, and insurance-related claims.
  • Support procurement activities and supply chain management processes.
  • Administer contracts and subcontracts, including payment procedures, change management, dispute resolution, and final account agreements.
  • Identify, record, notify, and negotiate contractual changes in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Evaluate variations and compensation events using agreed contractual mechanisms and rates.
  • Provide advice on contractual matters and prepare contractual correspondence where required.
  • Support conflict avoidance and dispute resolution processes.
  • Analyse programme impacts relating to delay, disruption, and extensions of time.
  • Work with standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT.
  • Support development and management of project budgets and cost plans during pre-contract and delivery phases.
  • Analyse tender returns, subcontractor submissions, and budget information.
  • Monitor utilisation of labour, plant, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to maximise project efficiency.
  • Assess impacts of disruption, delays, and resource changes on project delivery and costs.
  • Evaluate completed works using appropriate financial assessment methods.
  • Understand and apply Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates, and Activity Schedules in line with standard measurement methods.
  • Support performance management processes, including quarterly and annual reviews where applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with all Brierley Homes policies, procedures, and employee obligations.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across all activities and project environments.
  • Work in accordance with the Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework.
  • Report incidents, hazards, and health and safety concerns proactively.
  • Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the role when required.

  Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, housing, or property development environments.
  • Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, forecasting, and reporting processes.
  • Experience administering contracts and managing subcontractor accounts.
  • Knowledge and experience of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
  • Experience managing compensation events, variations, claims, and final accounts.
  • Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles.
  • Ability to analyse project costs, tenders, budgets, and financial performance data.
  • Understanding of project delays, disruption analysis, and extension of time assessments.
  • Good negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities within construction and development environments.
  • Proficient in relevant commercial and Microsoft Office software systems.
  • Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is desirable.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB is desirable.

  Additional Information

  • Location: Brierley Homes offices and project sites
  • Working arrangement: Hybrid working with a combination of office, site, and remote working as required