Quantity Surveyor - SME Consultancy

Built Alliance Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role involves delivering cost plans, leading procurement, and managing cost reporting for projects in healthcare and education. Ideal candidates will have experience in cost management, especially in the public sector, and will be driven by sustainability values. This position offers competitive perks including unlimited holidays and a strong pension contribution.

Benefits

Unlimited holidays

7% employer pension contribution

Bonus incentives

Private Healthcare

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in QS / Cost Management, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong ability to manage cost planning and estimating effectively.
• Proven skills in procurement and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost plans, estimates, and commercial advice throughout project stages.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes effectively.
• Manage cost reporting and cashflow governance.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Procurement

Post-contract skills

Working with JCT and NEC contracts

Sustainability focus

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Over the last five years, a forward-thinking consultancy in the North has grown into a practice known for its people-first culture, sustainability focus, and meaningful community impact. As they continue to strengthen their Leeds team, they're looking for a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor who wants to be part of that journey.

You’ll work across healthcare and education frameworks, helping deliver projects that directly improve lives across Yorkshire. This is a role where your commercial insight genuinely shapes outcomes, supported by hands-on Directors and a collaborative, values-driven team.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in QS / Cost Management (public sector experience ideal, but not essential) - Ideally a few years post degree experience
• Strong cost planning, estimating, procurement and post-contract skills
• Confident working with JCT and NEC contracts
• Enjoy working with multi-disciplinary teams and public‑sector stakeholders
• Interest in sustainability, Net Zero, ESG and carbon‑aware cost decisions

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver cost plans, estimates and commercial advice from feasibility to completion
• Lead tendering, procurement and contract administration
• Manage cost reporting, cashflow and commercial governance across RIBA stages
• Work closely with internal project managers and design teams
• Contribute to sustainable, value‑led decision making

Why Join?

• SME agility with a strong, stable pipeline which will all help contribute to your APC
• Unlimited holidays
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Bonus incentives
• Private Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Supportive culture with team days and volunteering initiatives

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rob Hayton at Built Alliance