Contract: Permanent
We have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading business operating within the modular buildings and hire sector based near Leeds.
This role will take responsibility for the commercial management of installation, alteration, relocation and removal works across a large fleet of modular units within the hire division.
Working closely with operational teams, you will manage multiple concurrent work packages covering subcontract procurement, quotations, cost control, valuations, variations and commercial reporting within a fast-paced operational projects environment.
The role:
• Commercially manage installation, alteration, relocation and removal projects across the hire fleet
• Develop scopes of works, obtain supply chain quotations and prepare quotations for customers
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, variations and claims
• Monitor project budgets, forecast costs and produce accurate commercial reporting
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks in line with company governance
• Procure materials and services, including negotiating pricing and placing orders with supply chain partners
• Authorise and manage project variations, subcontract packages and material orders
• Work from drawings, specifications and scope of works to support accurate procurement and cost control
• Liaise closely with operational teams to ensure real-time cost visibility and commercial control
• Manage subcontract accounts and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Collaborate with operational, technical and finance teams to support successful project delivery
Candidate requirements:
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, maintenance, small works, refurbishment or projects environments
• Formal QS qualification (BSc, HND or similar) desirable, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong experience in subcontract procurement, commercial management and cost reporting
• Experience managing multiple concurrent work packages or projects
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scope of works
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to maximise project recovery
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally with operational and finance teams
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Background in repairs, maintenance or hard FM environments desirable
• Full UK driving licence required
Benefits:
• Hybrid working (3–4 days office based)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (7.5% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x base salary)
• Medical cash plan
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Discounted gym membership
This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established organisation with strong career development opportunities within a growing commercial team.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Key words:
Quantity Surveyor, QS, Project Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Surveyor, Construction QS, Maintenance QS, Small Works QS, Commercial Management, Cost Manager, Building Projects
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year