Quantity Surveyor

Reference: 4803047

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Leeds Salary:
Circa 45,000 - 50,000 DOE (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Construction / Construction - Building Projects Company:
Hays Consultant:
Henry Swift Hays office:
Sheffield — Floor 2, Fountain Precinct, Balm Green Phone:
Email: henry.swift

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 in 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 organisational skills with a proactive and detail-focused approach

Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel and Microsoft Office Experience working cross-functionally across departmentsA 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 - Henry Swift