Job Description
Quantity Surveyor - Leeds - Permanent
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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4803047