Quantity Surveyor- Property

North Yorkshire Council; Thirsk; Presencial; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Holiday allowance

Job security

Training & Development

Inclusive culture

Resumo da oferta

NY Highways Property, part of North Yorkshire Council, seeks a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to lead on capital projects and maintenance across a portfolio of commercial properties.

You will manage cost forecasting, budgeting, value comparisons, and use contract programmes and risk registers to drive profitability and financial accuracy, while collaborating with project managers and stakeholders across the county.

Qualificações

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Willing to work towards professional membership (RICS/CIOB/ICES).
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to Health & Safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the county.

Responsabilidades

• Managing cost forecasting, budgeting, and value comparisons.
• Using contract programmes and risk registers to support project delivery.
• Driving profitability and ensuring financial accuracy across all stages of a project.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful outcomes.

Conhecimentos

Cost forecasting

Budgeting

Contract programmes

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Formação académica

HND in Quantity Surveying

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on high-impact projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter for NY Highways Property as we expand our Property Services team.

You'll work on a mix of capital projects and responsive maintenance across a wide range of commercial properties. From first fix to final finishes, your craftsmanship will help maintain and improve essential infrastructure across the county. This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering capital projects and responsive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing cost forecasting, budgeting, and value comparisons
• Using contract programmes and risk registers to support project delivery
• Driving profitability and ensuring financial accuracy across all stages of a project
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful outcomes

Supporting continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery, NY Highways Property provides maintenance services across North Yorkshire. We operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways Property is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Working towards (or willing to work towards) professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES)
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Commitment to Health & Safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the county

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Progression: Annual pay reviews and opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow in your role.
• Generous holiday allowance: 24 days + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 5 years)
• Job Security: A strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council ensures a steady pipeline of public and private sector work.
• Training & Development: Access to a wide range of training courses to help you upskill and advance your career.
• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.