Senior Quantity Surveyor – Public Sector Estates

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Leeds to provide commercial and financial oversight for a portfolio of projects within the DWP Estates function. You will challenge budgets, drive cost efficiency, and collaborate with partners to ensure value for money.

The role focuses on end-to-end cost management, procurement policy implementation, and cost assurance across lifecycle projects, with a commitment to quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management is desirable.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in developing a full independent cost management and review process from inception to final account.
• Analyze and approve costs in project feasibility reports, considering impacts on end users and options.
• Deliver independent budget challenges for major projects to ensure cost certainty.
• Collaborate with Estates colleagues to ensure holistic portfolio management of DWP Estates assets.
• Undertake full independent Cost Audits and provide assurance of effectiveness.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Leeds to provide commercial and financial oversight for a portfolio of projects within the DWP Estates function. You will challenge budgets, drive cost efficiency, and collaborate with partners to ensure value for money.

The role focuses on end-to-end cost management, procurement policy implementation, and cost assurance across lifecycle projects, with a commitment to quality and governance.