Quantity Surveyor


Company:	GoodPeople
Salary:	£52,000 to £53,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ashington, NE63 8RX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Ashington or Durham

Salary: £52,000 - £53,000 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

The Opportunity

A leading housing organisation is looking for an experienced and commercially astute

Quantity Surveyor to join its Asset & Property team.

The role will support the commercial management and delivery of planned investment and construction projects across a substantial housing portfolio, with responsibility for financial control, contract administration and value-for-money delivery.

You will work closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery and contribute to service improvements and wider organisational objectives.

Important to Know

Permanent, full-time position

Based at either Ashington or Durham

Salary of £52,621 per year

Experience delivering quantity surveying services within the construction sector is essential

Experience in procurement, project management, contract administration and budget management is required

Chartered status, a degree qualification or significant relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is required

Client-side Quantity Surveying experience is desirable

Housing sector and planned investment experience is desirable

Knowledge of the Construction Act and associated legislation is desirable

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential

Regular site visits will be required

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day quantity surveying and contract administration functions across planned investment and asset projects

Prepare, review and administer contracts, valuations, variations, certifications and final accounts

Support procurement and tendering activities

Prepare tender documentation and pricing schedules

Monitor contract performance, project completions, cashflow, budgets and commercial outcomes

Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess project progress and commercial performance

Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and operational risks

Attend and represent the organisation at pre-start, progress, partnership and commercial review meetings

Support the development and integration of commercial and asset management systems

Contribute to service improvements and efficiencies

Support social value initiatives across the organisation

What We're Looking For

Chartered Quantity Surveyor, degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor or someone with significant relevant experience

Strong Quantity Surveying experience within the construction sector

Experience of procurement and tendering

Strong contract administration experience

Experience managing budgets and monitoring commercial performance

Ability to analyse complex commercial and financial information

Ability to provide clear commercial recommendations

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle for business use

Desirable

Client-side Quantity Surveying experience

Housing sector experience

Experience of planned investment programmes

Knowledge of current and emerging housing and construction regulations

Knowledge of the Construction Act and associated legislation

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