Quantity Surveyor (Sheffield)

Quantity Surveyor (Junior & Intermediate Levels)

📍 Location: Sheffield (office-based with site visits as required)

💰 Salary:

• Junior: £25,000-30,000
• Intermediate: £40,000
• Car Allowance + c£5,000 car allowance
• 🎯 Bonus: Annual profit-based bonus
• 🕒 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking commercially astute and motivated Quantity Surveyors (Junior or Intermediate level) to support the delivery of high-quality refurbishment and fit-out projects across commercial, education, and public-sector spaces. Based at our Sheffield HQ, you’ll play a key role in ensuring financial performance, cost control, and commercial rigour on fast-moving, design-led projects.

This role suits someone who thrives in a contractor-led, delivery-focused environment—where attention to detail, pace, and communication are essential. With significant growth underway, this is an excellent time to join a close-knit and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates , valuations, and final accounts
• Oversee project budgeting and track cost variations throughout the lifecycle
• Lead or support tender submissions and manage procurement of subcontractors
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure commercial clarity
• Administer contracts, negotiate terms, and manage risk exposure
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and support value engineering efforts
• Assess and verify subcontractor applications and issue payment certificates
• Maintain clear documentation and reporting, including budget vs. actuals and cash flow
• Produce cost forecasts, variation assessments , and support change control
• Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and site teams

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience as a QS or estimator within refurbishment or fit-out environments
• Strong commercial awareness and a delivery-focused mindset
• Able to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, contractor-led business
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Based in Sheffield or within commutable distance

Preferred:

• Experience in fast-turnaround projects such as schools, commercial offices, or public buildings
• Familiarity with Bluebeam , Excel, and project planning tools (e.g. Powerproject)
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
• A proactive team player who can hit the ground running and deliver value

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual profit-based bonus
• Car allowance at intermediate level
• Pension scheme and health & wellbeing programme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events and a supportive team culture
• Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends
• Real career development opportunities in a growing company