Job Description
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a nationally recognised public organisation that protects and preserves England's historic environment. This role will suit a skilled Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in heritage, conservation, or complex refurbishment projects.\n\nThis is a permanent, full-time role with a base in any of the organisation's regional hubs including Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland), or Cambridge - alongside flexible hybrid working.\n\nThe Quantity Surveyor Role \n\nThe Quantity Surveyor will play a key advisory role within a specialist in-house conservation team. This team provides technical guidance and cost consultancy for high-profile conservation, repair, and grant-funded heritage projects across England.\n\nAs Quantity Surveyor, you will deliver procurement strategies, contract management, and quantity surveying services for projects involving historic buildings, structures, and landscapes.
This includes working on unique, often remote sites and engaging with stakeholders involved in the stewardship of England's built heritage.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nDeliver quantity surveying and cost consultancy services on conservation, repair, and maintenance works.\nProvide expert advice on procurement methods, contract management, and cost planning.\nOversee projects funded through national and regional grants, including direct works to historic sites.\nTravel to project sites across England, including occasional overnight stays and access to challenging terrain or scaffolding.The Quantity Surveyor - Requirements \n\nPrevious Quantity Surveying experience with a Consultancy or Main Contractor\nExperience of working with repairs and alterations to existing buildings\nA BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying\nMRICS is highly desirable but not a must\nHeritage, Conservation or Complex Refurb experience is highly desirableIn Return?\n\n£50,000 - £55,000\nCompetitive pension scheme starting at 28% employer contributions\n28 days annual leave + bank holidays \nAbility to purchase additional annual leave\nCorporate discounts\nFree entry into English Heritage sites across the country\nDevelopment opportunities long term\nEnhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay\nFlexible Working\nMental Health Support & Wellbeing\nProfessional Subscriptions PaidIf you're a Quantity Surveyor with a passion for Heritage / Conservation, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James now.\n\nRef: 20264\n\nQuantity Surveyor / QS / Quantity Surveying / Heritage / Conservation / Cost Manager / Cost Management / Cost Consultant