Project Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor

Sheffield | £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join an established Chartered Quantity Surveying and Project Management Consultancy as they continue to expand their Principal Contractor delivery capability.

Initially, you will take a key commercial role on a flagship £20 million residential development in Sheffield comprising two new-build concrete frame apartment blocks containing 30 and 88 apartments respectively.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and report into one of the Managing Quantity Surveyors, taking responsibility for the commercial delivery of the project from construction stage through to final account.

With a strong pipeline of projects progressing through planning, pre-construction and tender stages across Yorkshire, this role offers long-term stability and the opportunity to develop within a growing commercial and project delivery team.

The Role

Working as part of the project delivery team, you will take full responsibility for the commercial management of live construction works, ensuring robust cost control, accurate reporting and strong financial performance across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with site teams, subcontractors and the wider consultancy to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and in line with agreed budgets and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of subcontract packages and preparation of enquiries
• Analysis of subcontractor quotations and tender returns
• Letting and appointment of subcontractor packages
• Managing valuations, applications for payment and client submissions
• Preparing and managing variations and change control
• Producing CVRs and monthly cost/value reconciliation reports
• Preparing cost reports and financial forecasts
• Monitoring project profitability and commercial performance
• Managing subcontractor accounts through to final settlement
• Cash flow forecasting and financial reporting
• Contract administration and commercial support to the project team
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects from site commencement through to final account

About You

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven background in a Main Contractor or Principal Contractor environment.

You will have strong experience delivering commercial management of live construction projects, with the ability to take ownership of cost control, reporting and subcontractor management.

Experience within residential new-build construction, particularly concrete frame developments, is highly desirable. Candidates with experience in similar sectors such as student accommodation, build-to-rent or hotel developments will also be considered.

You will be confident working within a delivery team environment, collaborating closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Main Contractor or Principal Contractor environment
• Strong commercial management experience on live construction projects
• Experience with procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong understanding of CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting
• Experience within residential or similar multi-storey concrete frame projects desirable
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple subcontract packages simultaneously
• Proactive and commercially driven approach
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline, OR HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying with 10+ years’ relevant industry experience

What's On Offer

• £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Long-term opportunity within a growing delivery team
• Strong pipeline of future projects across Yorkshire
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Project Management and Commercial teams
• Stable consultancy environment with progression opportunities into senior commercial roles

Location: Sheffield | Salary: £50000 - £70000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 04/06/2026