Quantity Surveyor

£60000 - £62000/annum Inc Car Allowance

Location

York, City of York

Posted

26/06/2026

Company

DB RECRUITMENT

Description

ambitious Yorkshire team as the region continues to grow. The Yorkshire business currently has two live developments with a combined turnover of £11m in 2025, with plans to expand to six schemes and a £30m turnover by 2028.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands-on role within a growing regional business, contributing to pricing, tendering, and the commercial delivery of new affordable housing developments across Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

* Quantification and budgeting

* Financial reporting and cost monitoring

* JCT contract administration

* Cost management

* Risk and value management

* Contract negotiation

* Management of subcontractor relationships

Ideal Candidate

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential or housebuilding sector

* Experience gained through a similar role or via internal promotion

* Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials

* Excellent numerical, analytical, and IT skills

* Sound commercial and business awareness

* Good understanding of budget management

* Strong negotiation and networking abilities

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to work under pressure and respond constructively to feedback

* Strong teamwork skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach

* Willingness to work additional hours when required to meet business deadlines

Desirable

* Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

* Working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

* Comfortable working in a small, fast-growing team environment

* Based within commutable distance of York

Salary & Benefits

* Salary and package dependent on experience

* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

* Pension: 5% employee contribution + 3% employer contribution

* Salary sacrifice scheme available