Quantity Surveyor

Overview

As the UK\’s leading social enterprise, Places for People take a commercial approach to Community building. Through our end‑to‑end Developments business, we seek to maximise value in all its forms and for all stakeholders, while creating and supporting Communities that deliver optimum social, economical and environmentally-balanced outcomes. We have a long‑term commitment to designing, constructing and selling quality homes in sustainable, inclusive and thriving Communities equipped with comprehensive social and commercial amenities and infrastructure.

More about your role

This role supports our live and upcoming development sites across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. You\’ll be responsible for managing construction costs from initial budgeting through to final accounts, working across the full project lifecycle. It\’s a fast‑paced and varied role, involving everything from tendering and subcontractor appointments to monthly valuations, cost reporting, and financial updates to the Commercial Manager. You\’ll collaborate closely with design, commercial, finance and project teams, ensuring tight cost control and value delivery at every stage. The role includes preparing payment notices, pricing variations and customer extras, contributing to risk reviews and CVRs, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

More about you

You will have solid, hands‑on experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry—experience with a housebuilder or main contractor is essential. Your background will include post‑contract cost control, tendering and reporting, with an understanding of build sequencing and trade interaction. A good grasp of infrastructure and groundworks is beneficial, as is an interest in early‑stage cost planning and setting budgets for new schemes. You\’ll be comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects at once, working as part of a close‑knit commercial team. Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills are vital, as you\’ll be working with a wide range of stakeholders and external partners. An MRICS qualification or progress toward it is advantageous, though not essential.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme
• Training and development
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What\’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team. If you are a Places for People customer and you\’re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone\’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self‑advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.