Quantity Surveyor – Full Time – Heslington

Catering

York and North Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Life assurance

Car allowance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Catering in York seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established consultancy. You will work on technically complex projects across healthcare, life sciences, cleanrooms and controlled environments.

You will be responsible for budgets, cost plans and procurement, ensuring financial control from inception to completion while coordinating with the commercial lead and project managers. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

Experience as Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or main contractor.
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent required.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage project budgets and cost plans.
Procurement and management of subcontractors.
Produce monthly valuations and CVRs.
Manage change control and variations.
Prepare final accounts and client reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

HNC/HND considered

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

The Quantity Surveyor

A respected regional consultancy is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis, based in York. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be joining a long-established firm known for delivering technically complex projects across sectors including healthcare, life sciences, cleanrooms, and controlled environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working on detailed and high-specification builds, with projects typically ranging from £1m to £15m in value. The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the commercial lead and project managers to ensure financial control across projects from inception to completion.

The role will suit a Quantity Surveyor with a solid consultancy background and experience in managing both subcontractor packages and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans
Subcontract procurement and management
Monthly valuations and CVRs
Managing change control and variations
Final accounts and client reporting

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
Ideally qualified to degree level in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (HNC/HND will also be considered)
Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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