Quantity Surveyor

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a growing UK low-carbon heating business that designs, builds, funds, owns and operates heat networks and heat pump systems.

The business supports new-build developers, social housing providers and homeowners in moving away from gas through scalable, low-carbon heating solutions.

With the market continuing to grow, they are now looking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team.

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget while helping to maximise commercial opportunities and manage risk.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams across Project Management, Finance, Installation, Sales and Design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project budgets, forecasts and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Maximising commercial opportunities through variations and value engineering
• Managing client, supplier and subcontractor relationships
• Supporting contract and subcontract reviews and administration
• Producing and negotiating variations using cost data, quotations and Schedules of Rates
• Peviewing valuations, progress claims and cost reports
• Identifying and managing commercial risks across multiple projects
• Working with Sales to identify estimating risks, scope gaps and opportunities to improve future projects
• Providing commercial support and reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Quantity Surveying degree, ideally 2:1 or above
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial experience
• Experience within the house-building sector would be desirable
• Strong experience in cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
• Experience with contracts and subcontract management
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• An interest in joining a fast-growing business within the low-carbon heating sector

Benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance following successful completion of probation
• An industry-leading commission structure designed to reward high performance
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• £50 quarterly team social or personal voucher budget
• 30 monthly phone allowance
• Company social events and celebrations
• Further training and development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business and work across projects supporting the transition to low-carbon heating.

For more information or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact [email protected]