Quantity Surveyor

About The Company The Quantity Surveyor will provide hands-on cost and commercial management across Salutem's growth and capital projects. The postholder will support projects from initial feasibility through procurement, construction, final account and defects, ensuring that costs are evidence-based, approvals are respected, and value is protected throughout delivery.

The role will work closely with the Architect and Planning Lead, Project Team, Finance, Operations and external consultants to produce cost plans, tender information, valuations, variation assessments and clear financial reporting for new services, schools, acquisitions, conversions and major refurbishments.

About You About

The Role Quantity Surveyor Salary: 38,000 – 45,000 |

Location:

Hybrid / Regional, with national travel as required |

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent About the role Join Salutem's new Growth Team as a Quantity Surveyor and provide hands-on cost and commercial management across our growth and capital projects. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll support projects from initial feasibility through procurement, construction and final account, making sure costs are evidence-based and value is protected throughout. You'll work closely with our Architect and Planning Lead, Finance, Operations and external consultants.

What you'll do Prepare cost estimates, elemental cost plans and option appraisals

Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of work and tender documents, then analyse the returns

Maintain cost reports, cash-flow forecasts and anticipated final costs

Assess valuations, variations and payment applications

Attend site and project meetings, and identify commercial risks early

Prepare and negotiate final accounts

Who we're looking forA degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

Experience in cost planning, tender analysis, valuations, variations and final accounts

Working knowledge of construction procurement and standard forms of contract

Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills

Desirable

Working towards or holding RICS membership

Experience across both refurbishment and new-build projects

Experience with JCT contracts and contract administration

Experience in care, education, healthcare or another regulated multi-site environment

Our Core Values:  ️Supportive:
Helping everyone reach their full potential.  ️Ambitious:
Striving for the best outcomes.  ️Loyal:
Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ️Unique:
Innovating without compromising quality. ️Transparent:
Fostering openness and mutual respect. ️Engaging:
Partnering with everyone involved. ️Meaningful:
Offering fulfilling opportunities.  Why Choose Us?  Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.   Medical Support:
Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.   Financial Support:
Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.   Physical Support:
Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.  Still not convinced?   Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.  Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.  Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals.

As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks. Opening Date:
Opening Date: 14 October 2026

Closing Date:
Closing date: 11 November 2026

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38,000 - 45,000 Per Annum Vacancy Type Permanent Division Shared  Services Hours Per Week
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