Quantity Surveyor

We are currently collaborating with an ambitious local authority client in York to secure an experienced, commercially astute Quantity Surveyor
. This is a pivotal interim opportunity to shape a sustainable commercial function and deliver lasting community value across a diverse portfolio of construction and property projects.

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking property and commercial team on a 4-day-a-week basis (with 3 days on-site in York), you will provide specialist quantity surveying and commercial management expertise across our client’s busy Building Services Team.

• Establish Robust Commercial Governance: Set up and embed rigorous controls, transparent reporting processes, and effective change control mechanisms across all active projects.
• Enhance Financial Controls: Drive continuous improvement in valuation, payment applications, and final account management processes to guarantee absolute financial transparency.
• Drive Value for Money: Strengthen contractor management, introduce rigorous commercial challenge, and ensure high standards of accountability across the board.
• Support Vital Public Programmes: Play a crucial frontline role in delivering Decent Homes standards, statutory compliance works, capital investment schemes, and critical retrofit initiatives.
• End-to-End Delivery: Oversee the full commercial lifecycle, from initial cost estimates and robust tender documentation through to procurement processes, contractor selection, and strict regulatory compliance.
• Risk Mitigation & Assurance: Actively support the identification and mitigation of risks highlighted via programme assurance reviews and historical commercial issues.

• Educational Background: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related construction/property discipline.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Significant, proven experience operating in a QS or commercial management role within the construction, property, or building services sectors.
• Procurement Expertise: Strong, demonstrable expertise in modern construction procurement processes and robust contract management.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience working across refurbishments, planned maintenance programmes, asset improvements, or new builds. (Direct, hands-on exposure to Social Housing is considered a distinct advantage!)
• Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical skills capable of monitoring complex project finances, interpreting technical data, and delivering clear, actionable oversight to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Communication & Tech Literacy: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, coupled with confidence using Microsoft Office and digital project or asset management software.

• Duration: Initially an 8-month interim period.
• Working Pattern: 4 days a week (Hybrid structure with 3 days collaborating on-site with colleagues in York).
• Remuneration: Highly competitive day rate, benchmarked against current market standards and scaled to match your level of experience.