Job Role: Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + 10% performance bonus
Working Location: Home based, with regular attendance to sites and our Milton Keynes head office
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 29th November 2026
Job summary:
We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team, providing commercial, cost management and contractual expertise across residential building claims and remediation projects. You’ll play an important role in ensuring projects are procured and delivered effectively, offering commercial advice, managing costs and helping us achieve the best value while maintaining quality and compliance.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing budgets, cost plans, estimates and financial forecasts for remediation projects.
- Reviewing technical reports and assessing the costs of building defects and proposed remedial works.
- Managing procurement, tendering and contractor appointments, negotiating terms to achieve best value.
- Administering JCT contracts, including variations and change control.
- Monitoring project expenditure, valuations, payments and final accounts.
- Identifying and managing commercial risks, supporting dispute resolution where required.
- Working closely with Claims teams, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
- Producing commercial reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
What we’re looking for:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Experience in quantity surveying, commercial management and construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration and cost control.
- Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills, with strong stakeholder management abilities.
- Knowledge of construction methods, contract law and residential building defects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management tools, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- RICS membership or working towards professional accreditation would be desirable.
- Experience in housing, insurance claims or remediation projects would be advantageous.
What we offer
Our benefits package includes:
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- holiday purchase scheme
- enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
- life assurance
- subsidised private medical insurance
- employee discounts platform
- two days volunteer leave
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
+ many more!
Who we are
At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.
Why you should join us
As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.
We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.
Our inclusive culture
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.
We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.
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Benefits and rewards
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Diversity and inclusion
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Express your interest
If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers web page regularly, as new opportunities are posted frequently.
National House-Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.