Quantity Surveyor

Description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Salary: GBP50-60,000 + Standard Staff Benefits

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor? Join our growing team in Royston, Hertfordshire, and play a key role in delivering high-impact projects across Northern Home Counties.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to oversee the financial and contractual management of a variety of planned, reactive, decarbonisation and painting contracts. You will ensure cost-effective delivery while maintaining full compliance with any funding and client requirements such as PAS 2035 .

Key Responsibilities

Manage all commercial aspects of projects across our works spectrum

Provide accurate cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Lead on procurement, tendering, valuations, variations, and final accounts

Ensure alignment with funding standards such as PAS 2035, ECO4, SHDF

Maintain strong cost control, reporting, and risk management throughout project lifecycles

Work collaboratively with clients, contractors, and internal teams

Essential Criteria

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on general build, retrofit, maintenance or painting projects

Demonstrated commercial awareness and ability to control and report on costs effectively

Familiarity with JCT and/or NEC contracts

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Proficient in MS Excel and measurement software

Desirable Criteria

Experience working with local authorities , housing associations , or public sector clients

Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

RICS or CIOB accredited (or working towards)

Retrofit-specific training (e.g., Retrofit QS, PAS 2035 knowledge)

What We Offer

Competitive salary of GBP50-60,000 dependant on experience

Generous car allowance and fuel card

Full benefits package

A supportive, forward-thinking team passionate about sustainability

Opportunity to work on sector-leading decarbonisation projects that make a real difference

Apply now to be part of the net zero journey and help shape the future of sustainable buildings.

PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE FESTIVE PERIOD, WE MAY NOT RESPOND TO YOU UNTIL INTO THE NEW YEAR. OUR OFFICES REOPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH 2026. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE

_We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP50,000.00-GBP60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Experience:

Retrofit, Maintenance, General Build or Painting QS: 3 years (required)

PAS2035, ECO4, SHDF: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Quantity Surveying qualification (required)

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Ad ID: 5417760680