Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities
Secure the company's full contractual entitlement and maximise project profitability.
Monitor costs, revenue, and budgets, and produce accurate financial forecasts.
Lead on subcontractor procurement, onboarding, and commercial management.
Work closely with project teams to provide contractual advice and support.
Manage client invoicing and promptly resolve any financial queries or disputes.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks early in the project lifecycle.
Support monthly reporting, cash flow management, and financial governance.
Uphold and promote company values and commercial best practices.
Quantity Surveyor - Essential Criteria
Minimum 5 GCSEs (grade C or above), A-levels, and an industry-related qualification.
Experience working on Social Housing Refurbishment projects.
Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC).
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, formulas).
Commercial awareness and strong communication/negotiation skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of Contract Law.
Professional or part-qualified accountancy or construction-related qualifications.
Experience with complex, multi-disciplinary contracts.
Familiarity with dispute resolution procedures.
Benefits Package
Competitive salary + Profit-Related Bonus
Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500) or salary sacrifice car lease scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
Enhanced parental leave: 26 weeks full maternity / 8 weeks full paternity
Private medical and dental insurance
Life insurance & sick pay
Annual pay reviews
Discounts on national and local gym memberships
Up to £3,000 colleague referral bonus
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail & mobile phone discounts
Access to extensive in-house training via the Learning Management System
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies