Jobs in Sutton Cheney

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, one of the UK’s leading providers of residential retrofit solutions focused on decarbonisation. Working across both social housing and private residential properties, they deliver large-scale retrofit programmes that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support the UK’s transition to low-carbon technologies.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of retrofit projects across the UK, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in the East Midlands.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of retrofit and construction projects, ensuring schemes are delivered within budget and in line with contractual programmes.

You will work closely with the Regional Director and project teams to maintain strong commercial control across multiple projects, supporting successful project delivery from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers

Placing subcontract and material orders in line with programme requirements

Producing cashflow forecasts and revenue projections for projects

Preparing and managing project cost budgets

Producing monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and cost forecasts

Managing and agreeing contract variations with clients and supply chain

Preparing and submitting subcontract and client valuations in line with contractual timescales

Ensuring projects maintain strong cash flow and commercial performance

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

5+ years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role

Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills

Advanced Excel and IT proficiency

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Experience in energy efficiency, retrofit, or social housing projects

 Strong technical accounting knowledge

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading organisation within the fast-growing retrofit and decarbonisation sector, playing a key role in delivering projects that help improve housing quality and reduce carbon emissions across the UK.

If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to work on meaningful projects within a growing sector, we’d love to hear from you