Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

• Consultant to Senior level
• Warrington, with travel to client site
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda; we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

Our Energy team is going from strength to strength, and, due to continued growth, we are looking to expand our site‑based commercial team. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to support the successful commercial delivery of energy infrastructure projects on site.

Your day to day could involve:

• Managing and reporting project costs, budgets, and forecasts
• Preparing and agreeing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Supporting procurement and management of subcontractors
• Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with site teams to provide proactive commercial support
• Producing accurate and timely commercial reports

However, in the consultancy world, no two days are the same! We are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

Who we're looking for:

• Ideally be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered
• Must have experience within the Construction environment or engineering discipline and relevant experience within Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service contracting) sector is essential
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as a methodical way of thinking with excellent problem solving skills
• SAP and CEMAR experience
• Experience operating forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the APM, AcostE or other relevant Chartered Institute are desired, and will be supported if not already obtained

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.