Quantity Surveyor - Low Carbon Heat

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a growing UK low-carbon heating business that designs, builds, funds, owns and operates heat networks and heat pump systems.

The business works with new-build developers, social housing providers and homeowners to support the transition away from gas through low-carbon heating solutions.

As the market for low-carbon heating continues to grow, the company is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding Commercial team.

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of multiple projects, helping to ensure they are delivered within budget while maximising commercial opportunities and managing risk.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams across Project Management, Finance, Installation, Sales and Design.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Manage project budgets, forecasts and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Maximise commercial opportunities through variations and value engineering
• Manage relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Support contract and subcontract reviews and administration
• Produce and negotiate variations using cost data, quotations and Schedules of Rates
• Review valuations, progress claims and project cost reports
• Identify and manage commercial risks across multiple projects
• Work with Sales to identify estimating risks, scope gaps and opportunities to improve future projects
• Provide commercial support and reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor

About You
You will ideally have:

• A Quantity Surveying degree, ideally at 2:1 level or above
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial experience
• Experience within the house-building sector would be desirable
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational ability
• Experience with cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
• Experience with contracts and subcontract management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• A genuine interest in working within a fast-growing business and the wider transition to low-carbon heating

Benefits
The package includes:

• Private Medical Insurance following successful completion of probation
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle scheme
• £50 quarterly budget for a team social or personal voucher
• £30 monthly phone allowance
• Company social events and celebrations throughout the year
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Further training and development opportunities as the business continues to grow

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your commercial expertise within a growing business operating at the forefront of the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact neeraj@climate17.com