Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent (Freelance applications also considered with rate negotiable)

Sector:  New Build, Extensions, Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Overview

Our client is looking to appoint a motivated and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor at Project QS to Senior QS level to join their growing team based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of new build, extension, refurbishment, and fit-out projects throughout Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and capable of managing projects independently while demonstrating strong commercial awareness and initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the commercial aspects of construction projects through to final account
Preparing cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts
Subcontract procurement and management
Cost reporting and forecasting
Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and site teams
Supporting project delivery to ensure commercial targets are achieved
Conducting regular site visits (typically once per week)
Project Portfolio

The role will involve working across a range of projects including:

New build and extension schemes up to approximately £5M
Fit-out and refurbishment projects up to approximately £2M
Current freelance/live requirements include:

Office fit-out project in the East Midlands
School refurbishment project in West Yorkshire

Candidate Requirements

Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
Background across both new build and refurbishment projects is essential
Fit-out experience would be advantageous
Commercially aware with strong organisational skills
Driven individual who shows initiative and application
Ability to manage workloads independently and communicate effectively with project teams and clients
Working Arrangement

Office based in Leeds
Site travel required approximately once per week
No home working / fully office-based role
Package

£50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience
Permanent opportunity with long-term progression potential
Freelance candidates will also be considered depending on experience and availability