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Quantity Surveyor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Newport, Newport NP20 7AE, Wales

Salary

£38,000 - £45,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a progressive Housing Association focused on community services.
  • The role requires proven experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally with 3-5 years in construction or property investment.
  • Key responsibilities include managing project costs, preparing budgets, and providing financial support for property investment projects.
  • The position offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000, along with benefits such as enhanced pension schemes and generous annual leave.
  • Interested candidates should contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment before the closing date of November 24.

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit team is working with a collaborative and progressive Housing Association that is committed to offering excellent services to their customers and communities, to appoint a Quantity Surveyor.

The Opportunity

You will support the Capital Investment Finance Manager in project cost and contract management for property investment and regeneration work. You will manage budgets, provide cost forecasts, and offer financial support for the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cost Management: Prepare accurate forecasts, budgets, and feasibility costs for future projects.
  • Project Support: Work with project managers to manage project costs, authorise variations, and provide value engineering advice.
  • Contract Administration: Advise on procurement strategies, manage contracts, and ensure financial limits are adhered to.
  • Tender Support: Conduct financial tender analysis, assist with contract preparation, and provide cost matrices for tenders.
  • Team Collaboration: Work with Finance and Programme Managers to deliver financial insights and assist with team training.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally within construction or property investment.
  • Strong knowledge of cost management, contract procurement (JCT, NEC), and tender analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced Pension Scheme (LGPS & Aviva Pensions)
  • Generous Annual Leave (25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days after 3 years)
  • Agile Working - Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
  • Health & Wellbeing Initiatives - Including Cycle to Work, enhanced leave policies, and more
  • Professional Development - Sponsored study opportunities, career progression, and recognition awards

If you think this one's for you:

Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment:

Closing Date: Sunday 24 November

Expected Interview Date: WC 02 December

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.