Quantity Surveyor – Public Sector Retrofit & Governance

Work with York Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Work with York Limited in York is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to drive high-impact commercial transformation within public sector property and retrofit programmes. The role is interim, 8 months, with a 4-day week and hybrid structure (3 days on-site in York).

You will provide specialist quantity surveying and commercial management across a busy Building Services Team, delivering robust governance, financial controls, and rigorous contractor management to support Decent Homes and

Qualifications

• Experienced, commercially astute Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Establish Robust Commercial Governance: Set up and embed rigorous controls, transparent reporting processes, and effective change control mechanisms across all active projects.
• Enhance Financial Controls: Drive continuous improvement in valuation, payment applications, and final account management processes to guarantee absolute financial transparency.
• Drive Value for Money: Strengthen contractor management, introduce rigorous commercial challenge, and ensure high standards of accountability across the board.
• Support Vital Public Programmes: Play a crucial frontline role in delivering Decent Homes standards, statutory compliance works, capital investment schemes, and critical retrofit initiatives.
• End-to-End Delivery: Oversee the full commercial lifecycle, from initial cost estimates and robust tender documentation through to procurement processes, contractor selection, and strict regulatory compliance.
• Risk Mitigation & Assurance: Actively support the identification and mitigation of risks highlighted via programme assurance reviews and historical commercial issues.

Job description

Work with York Limited in York is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to drive high-impact commercial transformation within public sector property and retrofit programmes. The role is interim, 8 months, with a 4-day week and hybrid structure (3 days on-site in York).

You will provide specialist quantity surveying and commercial management across a busy Building Services Team, delivering robust governance, financial controls, and rigorous contractor management to support Decent Homes and