Quantity Surveyor - Grimsby

The Quantity Surveyor requirement:

Based out of Grimsby, this full-time, Quantity Surveyor position involves travel across Northern England, supporting refurbishment projects through effective commercial management, cost control, and contractual expertise.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Quantity surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to step into a key role, helping deliver socially valuable projects while ensuring commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure full contractual entitlement and maximise commercial returns.

• Monitor project costs, revenue, and cash flow forecasts.

• Manage subcontractor procurement and performance.

• Provide timely support and commercial advice to project teams.

• Oversee invoicing, client communications, and dispute resolution.

• Drive consistent application of company values, policies, and governance.

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

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a similar sector

• 5 GCSEs (grade C or above), A-levels, and a construction-related qualification.

• Experience in Social Housing Refurbishment contracts.

• Solid understanding of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC).

• Proficiency in Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, formulas).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial awareness.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Contract Law.

• Part-qualified or qualified in Accountancy or a Construction-related field.

• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary contracts.

• Exposure to dispute resolution and commercial risk management.

Benefits Package

• Profit-Related Bonus

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

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

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

• Private medical and dental cover

• Life insurance & sick pay

• Annual salary reviews

• National and local gym membership discounts

• Up to £3,000 referral bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Retail & mobile phone discounts

• Access to an in-house Learning Management System for career development

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.