Full job descriptionQuantity 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 hoursChoose 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 roleBased 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.