We're currently partnering with a market-leading organisation to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team based in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering high-quality solutions across sectors such as healthcare, education, custodial and commercial environments.
This position will see you taking full commercial ownership of project-based installations, demobilisations, and alterations across a fleet of hire units.
You'll play a key role in managing costs, procurement, and commercial performance across multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced environment.
Key Information
Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Leeds (hybrid working, 3-4 days in the office)
Benefits include:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced pension (7.5% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Medical cash plan
Holiday buy/sell scheme
Discounted gym membership
Key Responsibilities
Managing the full commercial lifecycle across assigned hire projects
Preparing scopes of work, obtaining supply chain quotes, and producing client quotations
Managing valuations, applications for payment, variations, and claims
Monitoring budgets, forecasting costs, and producing commercial reports
Identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
Procuring materials and subcontract services, including negotiation and supplier management
Working from drawings, specifications, BoQs, and scopes of work
Collaborating closely with operational, technical, and finance teams
Managing subcontractor accounts and maintaining strong supply chain relationships
Supporting real-time cost visibility with internal teams
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
A formal QS qualification (BSc, HND) or equivalent experience
Experience within a fast-paced repairs & maintenance or FM environment
Strong commercial awareness and cost recovery capability
Proven experience in subcontract procurement and management
Confidence interpreting technical documentation and resolving commercial issues
Excellent organisation skills with a proactive and detail-focused approach
Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel and Microsoft Office
Experience working cross-functionally across departments
A background in hard FM or maintenance environments (highly desirable)
A full UK Driving Licence
What you need to do now
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