Quantity Surveyor - Consultancy

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building consultancy in Sheffield seeks a Quantity Surveyor to take charge of commercial delivery across high-value construction projects. The role includes developing cost plans, managing budgets, and overseeing contract negotiations. The ideal candidate is degree-qualified, experienced in managing complex projects, and is familiar with construction contracts. This position offers dynamic challenges in various construction schemes including residential and commercial.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Deep understanding of construction contracts and commercial strategy.
• Proven experience managing complex building projects.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and deliver excellence on-site.
• RICS (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans, manage budgets, forecast cash flow, and produce cost schedules.
• Lead contractor evaluations, prepare tenders, and oversee contract preparation and negotiation.
• Handle interim valuations, variations, claims, and final account settlements.
• Conduct site inspections, manage change control, and ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.
• Collaborate with clients, mentor junior staff, and support internal marketing and close-out processes.

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor - Leading Building Consultancy

Sheffield

Take charge of commercial delivery across high-value construction projects, acting as both Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager. You’ll lead from concept design through to completion, ensuring cost efficiency, contractual integrity, and client satisfaction.

They work numerous construction schemes: Residential, Commercial, Heritage, Retail, Leisure, Education, Industrial, Public Sector

Responsibilities

• Cost & Commercial Management: Develop cost plans, manage budgets, forecast cash flow, and produce cost schedules.
• Procurement & Tendering: Lead contractor evaluations, prepare tenders, and oversee contract preparation and negotiation.
• Contract Administration: Handle interim valuations, variations, claims, and final account settlements.
• Project Oversight: Conduct site inspections, manage change control, and ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.
• Client & Team Interface: Collaborate with clients, mentor junior staff, and support internal marketing and close-out processes.

About You

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
• Deep understanding of construction contracts and commercial strategy
• Proven experience managing complex building projects
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel and deliver excellence on-site
• RICS (or working towards)

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Inspire teams, take decisive action, and uphold integrity
• Judgement: Assess situations and recommend smart, timely interventions
• Initiative: Proactively solve problems and improve systems
• Client Focus: Communicate clearly, build trust, and deliver value