Quantity Surveyor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

The Quantity Surveyor will manage construction and property-related costs for a 12-month fixed-term period, supporting budgets, procurement, valuations, forecasts, change control and final accounts. Candidates are expected to have quantity surveying or commercial management experience, ideally within estates, infrastructure, facilities or construction environments. Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts, cost reporting, risk management and supplier performance is valuable. Professional membership or progress toward RICS accreditation may be preferred. The role requires strong numerical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills, together with confidence using spreadsheets and commercial systems. The successful candidate should work accurately, meet deadlines, identify financial risks early and collaborate effectively with project teams, contractors and internal business stakeholders.

Company Info

Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s best-known delivery and logistics organisations. Its businesses support the collection, sorting, transportation and delivery of letters, parcels and ecommerce shipments across the UK and internationally. The group operates a large national network involving delivery offices, processing centres, vehicles, technology, property and engineering assets. Royal Mail has been adapting to changing customer behaviour, declining letter volumes and continued parcel growth, with investment in efficiency, automation and digital services. Employees work in a wide range of areas, including operations, logistics, engineering, technology, property, finance, commercial management and customer service. A Quantity Surveyor may contribute to managing the costs, contracts and commercial performance of building, maintenance or infrastructure projects supporting this extensive network.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in construction, infrastructure, logistics, property, engineering, technology, healthcare and professional services. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, clear communication, professionalism and respect for work-life balance, although expectations vary by employer. Lifestyle options range from busy cities such as London, Manchester and Birmingham to quieter coastal and rural communities. Housing and transport costs differ considerably, with London and southeast England usually the most expensive. Candidates from outside the UK should check whether the employer sponsors visas. The Skilled Worker route normally requires an eligible occupation, an approved sponsoring employer, a certificate of sponsorship and meeting salary and English-language requirements; sponsorship is not guaranteed for every vacancy, particularly fixed-term roles. Applicants should confirm current rules with the UK Government before accepting an offer. Relocation planning should include accommodation, tax, National Insurance, healthcare arrangements and the cost of commuting.