Quantity Surveyor
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Department: Project Delivery
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: York (Head Office)
Reporting To: Phillip Buckham
Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year
Description
Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in York.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will proactively manage the financial and contractual aspects of projects to ensure their successful delivery whilst maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk.
Role Details:
- Annual salary up to £55,000 dependent on skills and experience. Plus an annual on target bonus of 10%
- Role based: Portakabin Ltd, New Lane, York, YO32 9PT with some travel to sites
- Contract type: Permanent
- Eligible for private medical healthcare
- Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.
In this role as Quantity Surveyor, you will be required to:
- Undertake contract administration responsibilities, including the issuing of notices and correspondence in line with contractual requirements.
- Develop and nurture relationships with the supply chain, fostering collaboration and ensuring a robust network of partners.
- Implement strategies to maximise project revenue, minimise costs and enhance overall margin.
- Liaise with the project buyer to efficiently procure project subcontractors, ensuring a collaborative and streamlined approach.
- Lead on cashflow management, including preparation and submission of applications for payment to clients and notification of payments to subcontractors.
- Advise on project costs, including the preparation of value engineering proposals, and provide cost forecasts for both internal and external reporting.
- Support dispute avoidance and protect the company’s contractual position with customers and the supply chain.
Benefits & Opportunities as Quantity Surveyor
- Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
- A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
- Learning & development opportunities and resources
- Opportunity for career progression
- A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
Our Ideal Candidate as Quantity Surveyor
- Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Contract Management.
- Experience in a quantity surveying role, ideally within construction industry or related industries.
- Experience of financial management, budgeting and implementing strategies to improve project profitability.
- Good communication and organisational skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with project buyers and subcontractors.
- JCT and NEC contract administration experience.
- Experience of advising on project costs, including value engineering proposals and accurate forecasting.
We are conducting interviews during, or before, the week commencing TBC.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.
Quantity Surveyor employer: Portakabin
Portakabin is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative work culture and providing opportunities for professional growth within the construction and refurbishment sector. Located at the London West Hire and Service Centre, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises safety and quality, alongside a structured work schedule that promotes work-life balance.
