Project Quantity Surveyor in Leeds, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join a progressive and ambitious main contractor entering an exciting period of regional expansion across the North West and Yorkshire.

The business is looking to strengthen its presence in the region and is seeking a commercially astute Project Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on a prestigious £12m commercial refurbishment scheme in Leeds, working with a high-profile client.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business at an important stage of its growth, offering the chance to take ownership of a flagship project while playing a key role in its continued regional development.

The Role

As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of the project, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and successful commercial delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Taking the commercial lead on a £12m commercial refurbishment scheme.
• Managing all aspects of project cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Preparing, negotiating and agreeing subcontractor packages.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Administering contractual obligations and managing commercial risk.
• Identifying and maximising commercial opportunities while protecting project profitability.
• Working closely with the operational and wider project team to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants and supply chain.

Education, skill and experience:

• BSc Quantity Surveying & Construction Management or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying
• Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Experience of working with JCT forms of contract
• Strong commercial experience delivering refurbishment or commercial construction projects, ideally within the commercial or education sectors.
• Ability to take ownership of a project and lead the commercial function.
• Confident managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong contractual and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ambitious, commercially driven and keen to be part of a growing business.