Quantity Surveyor

Job summary

Manage costs and commercial matters across growth and capital projects, from feasibility and procurement through construction, final accounts, and defects. Prepare cost plans and tender documents, monitor forecasts and costs, assess valuations and variations, identify commercial risks, and negotiate final accounts.

Job details

About The Company 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. About You About The Role 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 Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? 🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

What you’ll do

Manage costs and commercial matters across growth and capital projects, from feasibility and procurement through construction, final accounts, and defects. Prepare cost plans and tender documents, monitor forecasts and costs, assess valuations and variations, identify commercial risks, and negotiate final accounts.

Requirements

A degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is required, along with experience in cost planning, tender analysis, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Candidates should have working knowledge of construction procurement and standard contract forms, strong numerical, analytical, and Excel skills; RICS membership, JCT experience, and experience in refurbishment, new-build, or regulated multi-site environments are desirable.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Meditation Apps
• Bereavement Support
• Online GP Access
• Health Cash Plan
• Cancer Cover
• Menopause Support
• Flexible Pay
• Utility Bill Savings
• Money Guidance
• Life Assurance
• Online Workouts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Discounts
• National Trust Activities

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Planning
• Cost Estimation
• Tender Analysis
• Bills of Quantities
• Procurement
• Cost Reporting
• Cash-Flow Forecasting
• Valuations
• Variation Assessment
• Final Account Negotiation
• Construction Contract Administration
• Commercial Risk Assessment
• Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Project Meetings

Job areas

• Construction
• Finance & Accounting
• Education
• Management & Leadership

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