Quantity Surveyor - PFI

Howells Solutions Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management provider is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Leeds for managing PFI contracts for care homes. The role involves handling budgets, subcontractor procurement, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in PFI or public sector projects, particularly in elderly care environments, with strong negotiation and client communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and long-term development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven commercial professional with experience in PFI or public sector FM projects.
• Experience in elderly care or supported living facilities is ideal.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle cost management.

Responsibilities

• Managing lifecycle and FM budgets across care home PFI sites.
• Producing CVRs and monthly commercial reports.
• Procurement of service subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Managing subcontractor valuations and payment applications.
• Monitoring cost performance against SLAs and compliance standards.
• Attending contract and performance review meetings with clients.
• Supporting asset lifecycle planning and capital expenditure forecasting.
• Building relationships with care home operators and local authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with PFI contract obligations and audit requirements.

Skills

PFI project experience

Budget control

Subcontractor procurement

Relationship-building skills

Client-facing communication

Negotiation skills

Lifecycle asset planning

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field

RICS / CIOB qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - PFI Contracts - Care Homes
Leeds
Permanent
50K plus package

We are working with a leading Facilities Management and PFI services provider to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering long-term PFI contracts for care homes across the Leeds region.

We are seeking a proven commercial professional with experience in PFI or public sector FM projects, ideally within elderly care or supported living facilities. A solid understanding of subcontractor procurement, lifecycle cost management, and budget control is essential-along with strong relationship-building skills to work effectively with both internal teams and care sector clients.

As the Quantity Surveyor for our client, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and reconciling lifecycle and FM budgets across care home PFI sites

• Producing and maintaining CVRs and monthly commercial reports

• Procurement and onboarding of service subcontractors and specialist suppliers

• Managing subcontractor valuations and processing payment applications

• Monitoring cost performance against SLAs and compliance standards

• Attending contract and performance review meetings with clients

• Supporting asset lifecycle planning and capital expenditure forecasting

• Building strong relationships with care home operators and local authorities

• Ensuring full compliance with PFI contract obligations and audit requirements

Essential Quantity Surveyor Experience:

• Previous experience in PFI, facilities management, or care sector FM projects

• Degree or equivalent technical qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field

• Experience working with main contractors or FM service providers

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of long-term contracts

• Excellent negotiation, reporting, and client-facing communication skills

• Familiarity with lifecycle asset planning and public-sector compliance

• RICS / CIOB qualification - preferred but not essential

Salary and Benefits:

Our client is offering a competitive salary of up to 50K, plus benefits and long-term development opportunities. This is an ideal role for a Quantity Surveyor looking to work in a stable, future-facing sector, supporting high-quality care home environments under secure, long-term PFI contracts.

If you're ready to take the next step in your commercial career, apply online now!