As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and professional Quantity Surveyor to join our Northern Projects division. This is a permanent, full-time position and can be based in either Grimsby or Boston with travel across the northern contracts.
We are seeking an established QS or Senior QS to play a key role in our commercial management team, providing proactive and timely support.
The Customer
This role will support our established commercial division responsible for Northern Social Housing Refurbishment Projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the contract.
* Promote company values and procedures internally and externally.
* Ensure project teams meet or exceed budget targets.
* Act as a subject matter expert on contractual arrangements.
* Maximise cash flow through invoicing and resolving client queries.
* Monitor job costs and revenue to support data-driven decisions.
* Manage disputes and identify potential issues early.
* Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts and revenue profiles.
* Support financial reporting and cost control governance.
* Oversee subcontractor orders, supplier onboarding, and team development.
Our success is due to our people—passionate, committed, and dedicated to delivering for our clients, partners, and residents. We pride ourselves on developing our employees and supporting their growth, aiming for a sustainable future by recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care, and Respect, ensures we deliver not just the job but the right way.
Minimum Requirements
* Good education including 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, A levels
* An industry-related qualification
* Experience working on Social Housing Refurbishment contracts
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot tables, formulas)
* Contractual awareness
* Negotiating and communication skills
* Knowledge of relevant contract conditions
* Experience with Management Accounts
* Full UK driving license and willingness to travel as required
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of Contract Law
* Professional Accountancy Qualifications or working towards facilities management, accountancy, or construction-related qualifications
* Experience in complex multi-disciplinary contracts and dispute resolution
About Fortem
Fortem are social housing property experts since 2002, delivering repairs & maintenance, capital works, and retrofit projects. Our mission is to improve social housing, ensuring every home matters. As part of the Willmott Dixon Group, we benefit from its credibility while maintaining flexibility to meet marketplace challenges.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with profit-related bonus
* Motor expenditure allowance (£3,500) with optional salary sacrifice car lease
* 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays and your birthday)
* Sick pay, maternity, and paternity leave benefits
* Annual pay reviews
* Discounted gym memberships
* Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
* Training via our Learning Management System
* Life insurance, private healthcare, dental care
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retail and mobile provider discounts
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