Quantity Surveyor - Fire Remediation

Persimmon plc; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes in the UK seeks a Quantity Surveyor for its Fire Remediation portfolio. You will provide client-side commercial support across Special Projects, managing cost, procurement, contractual matters and commercial risk from inception to final account.

You’ll oversee budgets and payments, work with Project Managers, consultants and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budgets, with a focus on fire safety remediation and external wall works.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction with procurement and commercial management.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, forecasting, change control, contractual matters and final accounts, with a strong understanding of JCT contracts.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, with ability to assess technical information and its commercial implications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to manage contractors, consultants and multiple projects.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management; MRICS or working towards chartership desirable.
• Experience in fire/cladding remediation, building safety, occupied residential projects; knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022; experience with a major housebuilder or remediation contractor desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and commercial reporting systems, along with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, cost reporting and overall commercial performance across remediation projects.
• Lead and support procurement activities, including reviewing tender documentation, evaluating bids and contractor appointments.
• Review contractor payments, valuations, variations and cost reports; advise on certifications and commercial decisions.
• Manage change control and assess financial impact of design changes, delays and accelerations.
• Support commercial negotiations, claims, disputes and final accounts to manage risks and opportunities.
• Review surveys and design information to identify cost implications and risks.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and design teams to maintain commercial control throughout delivery.
• Maintain auditable commercial records and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Cost management

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (Desirable)

Tools

MS Excel

Commercial reporting systems

MS Word

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Fire Remediation

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as Quantity Surveyor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as Quantity Surveyor you’ll benefit from:

• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Bonus
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the Special Projects team where you will provide client-side commercial support across Persimmon Group Special Projects. You will be taking responsibility for cost management, procurement, contractual matters and commercial risk from project inception through to completion and final account.

You will help maintain strong commercial control across a portfolio of fire safety and external wall remediation projects, working closely with Project Managers, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and within approved budgets.

What you’ll do as a Quantity Surveyor

• Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, cost reporting and overall commercial performance across remediation projects.
• Lead and support procurement activities, including reviewing tender documentation, evaluating bids, comparing costs and making contractor appointment recommendations.
• Review and assess contractor payment applications, valuations, variations, forecasts and cost reports, making recommendations for certification and commercial decisions.
• Manage change control, assessing the financial impact of design development, latent defects, programme changes, delays, extensions of time and acceleration.
• Support commercial negotiations, claims, disputes and the agreement of final accounts, ensuring commercial risks and opportunities are appropriately managed.
• Review surveys, technical reports and design information to identify cost implications, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers and design teams to maintain commercial control throughout delivery, including participation in project and design meetings.
• Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records, ensure compliance with contractual, Group and statutory requirements, and capture lessons learned and final cost data.

What experience do I need?

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, with strong knowledge of procurement and commercial management.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, forecasting, change control, contractual matters and final accounts, with a strong understanding of JCT contracts.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess technical information and understand its commercial implications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage contractors, consultants and multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline; MRICS or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Experience in fire/cladding remediation, building safety, occupied residential projects, knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, and experience with a major housebuilder, developer, Tier 1 or specialist remediation contractor is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and commercial reporting systems, alongside a full UK driving licence.