Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leicester, LE19 1WH

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Arrangement: Predominantly office-based, with occasional site visits
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established and growing team based in Leicester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in construction who brings a positive attitude, a flexible approach and a genuine willingness to get involved across different aspects of the business.

We are particularly interested in finding someone who is approachable, commercially minded and enjoys working as part of a team. While previous Quantity Surveying experience is important, we place just as much value on personality, attitude and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business.

Experience in pre-contract work and tendering would be a significant advantage, as would previous exposure to NSR/NFH projects or environments. Experience with in social housing would also be beneficial.

• Supporting the commercial and quantity surveying functions across construction projects.
• Assisting with pre-contract activities, tender preparation and tender submissions.
• Reviewing project costs, budgets and financial information.
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Supporting cost control and identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance.
• Attending occasional site visits to support project delivery and maintain communication with site teams.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business and providing support where required.

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or construction commercial role.
• A good understanding of the construction industry and commercial processes.
• Pre-contract and tendering experience would be highly desirable.
• NSR/NFH experience would be advantageous.
• Social housing experience would be a bonus.
• A positive, proactive and flexible attitude.
• Someone who is approachable, personable and enjoys being part of a team.
• A willingness to get involved, take ownership and support colleagues when needed.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Someone who can work independently when required but understands the importance of teamwork.

We are more interested in finding the right person with the right attitude than insisting on a particular set of qualifications. Relevant industry experience, commercial understanding and a willingness to learn and develop are what matter most.

• Based at the company's offices in Leicester, LE19 1WH
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• Predominantly office-based position.
• Occasional travel to construction sites will be required.
• Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to site visits are essential.

• £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent position.
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive team.
• Varied role with exposure to different aspects of commercial and project work.