Quantity Surveyor - Boston

Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

• Secure the company's full contractual entitlement and maximise project profitability.

• Monitor costs, revenue, and budgets, and produce accurate financial forecasts.

• Lead on subcontractor procurement, onboarding, and commercial management.

• Work closely with project teams to provide contractual advice and support.

• Manage client invoicing and promptly resolve any financial queries or disputes.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks early in the project lifecycle.

• Support monthly reporting, cash flow management, and financial governance.

• Uphold and promote company values and commercial best practices.

Quantity Surveyor - Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (grade C or above), A-levels, and an industry-related qualification.

• Experience working on Social Housing Refurbishment projects.

• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC).

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, formulas).

• Commercial awareness and strong communication/negotiation skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Contract Law.

• Professional or part-qualified accountancy or construction-related qualifications.

• Experience with complex, multi-disciplinary contracts.

• Familiarity with dispute resolution procedures.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary + Profit-Related Bonus

• Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500) or salary sacrifice car lease scheme

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)

• Enhanced parental leave: 26 weeks full maternity / 8 weeks full paternity

• Private medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance & sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Discounts on national and local gym memberships

• Up to £3,000 colleague referral bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Retail & mobile phone discounts

• Access to extensive in-house training via the Learning Management System

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.