Job Description
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:
o Office fit-out project in the East Midlands
o 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