Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor will provide hands-on cost and commercial management across Salutem's growth and capital projects. The postholder will support projects from initial feasibility through procurement, construction, final account and defects, ensuring that costs are evidence-based, approvals are respected, and value is protected throughout delivery.

The role will work closely with the Architect and Planning Lead, Project Team, Finance, Operations and external consultants to produce cost plans, tender information, valuations, variation assessments and clear financial reporting for new services, schools, acquisitions, conversions and major refurbishments.

Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 | Location: Hybrid / Regional, with national travel as required | Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the role Join Salutem's new Growth Team as a Quantity Surveyor and provide hands-on cost and commercial management across our growth and capital projects. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll support projects from initial feasibility through procurement, construction and final account, making sure costs are evidence-based and value is protected throughout. You'll work closely with our Architect and Planning Lead, Finance, Operations and external consultants.

What you'll do

• Prepare cost estimates, elemental cost plans and option appraisals
• Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of work and tender documents, then analyse the returns
• Maintain cost reports, cash-flow forecasts and anticipated final costs
• Assess valuations, variations and payment applications
• Attend site and project meetings, and identify commercial risks early
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts

Who we're looking for

• A degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Experience in cost planning, tender analysis, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Working knowledge of construction procurement and standard forms of contract
• Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills

Desirable

• Working towards or holding RICS membership
• Experience across both refurbishment and new-build projects
• Experience with JCT contracts and contract administration
• Experience in care, education, healthcare or another regulated multi-site environment