Quantity Surveyor

About the job

Quantity Surveyor – Chesterfield

Chesterfield, Derbyshire | Salary negotiable | Hybrid working | Bonus | Private healthcare | Flexible hours

An established chartered construction consultancy is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join its contractor-side commercial division in Chesterfield. The team operates as a main contractor’s commercial function, providing full Quantity Surveying services to major contractors across the UK.

The work covers government refurbishment and building fabric projects, including MOJ, MOD, government offices, defence estates and wider public-sector buildings. Typical project values range from £500,000 to £5 million, with some schemes reaching £20 million.

The division is part of a financially secure international consultancy with long-term contractor relationships. The Chesterfield office has around 50 staff, including 40 Quantity Surveyors, offering a well-supported commercial environment and clear opportunities to progress.

Salary and benefits Salary negotiable depending on experience

Performance-related bonus

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Company pension with 5% employer and 3% employee contributions

Income protection

Life insurance

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Home electric charging point

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Two professional subscriptions paid

On-site parking

24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy five additional days’ holiday

Hybrid working

Control over your diary

Four flexible working patterns

Flexible working hours Choose the working pattern that suits you:

7.30am–4.30pm

8.00am–5.00pm

8.30am–5.30pm

9.00am–6.00pm

The Quantity Surveyor role Based in Chesterfield with regular site visits, you will provide contractor-side commercial support on government refurbishment and building fabric schemes across the region.

Working within a large and experienced commercial team, you will support contractor clients on live projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Manage project costs and commercial performance

Prepare and assess valuations and variations

Produce cost reports and commercial updates

Support procurement and subcontractor packages

Monitor budgets, costs and commercial risk

Work closely with project teams and contractor clients

Attend sites and client meetings as required

The position offers a varied workload, hybrid working and strong long-term progression.

Some government and defence projects may require security clearance. This will be arranged during onboarding.

Why join? Diverse range of refurbishment and building fabric projects

Support towards chartered status

Friendly, lively and experienced team

Successful and growing division

Part of a major international consultancy

Secure, long-term contractor client base

Refurbished offices with on-site parking

Very low staff turnover

Clear progression route, with promotion from within

Hybrid working

Freedom to manage your own diary

About you Experienced Quantity Surveyor from a main contracting or contractor-side background

Confident working on refurbishment schemes

Solid understanding of commercial delivery on main contracting projects

Experience of valuations, variations, cost reporting and procurement support

Construction-related qualification preferred

Comfortable visiting sites and managing your own diary

Apply now if you are a Quantity Surveyor in Chesterfield, Derbyshire or the surrounding area and would like to discuss the role, salary and flexible working package.