About Net Zero Careers

Net Zero Careers supports roles that ensure high-quality retrofit delivery and compliance across residential projects. Customer-facing roles like this are vital to ensure residents are informed, safe, and satisfied while supporting the UK’s net-zero goals.

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of our projects, ensuring costs are controlled and works are delivered within budget. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time employment or a part-time position working three days per week.

Role Overview

You will manage the financial and contractual aspects of retrofit projects, from initial cost planning and procurement through to valuations and final accounts.

Working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and help maintain profitability while supporting quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review project budgets, cost estimates and commercial forecasts.
• Review specifications, drawings and scopes of work to identify costs, risks and opportunities.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring value for money and appropriate coverage of the works.
• Support subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment.
• Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment, supported by accurate records.
• Assess subcontractor applications and prepare payment recommendations in line with contractual requirements.
• Identify, price and agree variations, ensuring changes are recorded and communicated promptly.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and report on profitability, cash flow and forecast costs to completion.
• Attend site visits and progress meetings to assess completed works and resolve commercial queries.
• Work with project and site teams to maintain accurate measurements, progress records and supporting evidence.
• Manage contractual notices and correspondence within the scope of your responsibilities.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks early and recommend practical action.
• Maintain clear and accurate commercial records across assigned projects.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry is essential. Experience in retrofit, energy efficiency or decarbonisation projects would be advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts and project cost reporting.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong numerical, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Confidence using Excel and relevant commercial systems.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in domestic retrofit, energy efficiency improvements or planned maintenance.
• Experience working on occupied residential properties or social housing programmes.
• Familiarity with insulation, renewable heating, Solar PV or associated refurbishment works.
• Experience using schedules of rates.
• RICS membership or working towards a relevant professional qualification.

Working Options

Full time: Responsibility for a portfolio of projects, with working hours to be agreed.

Part-time – three days per week: An agreed project workload aligned with the contracted hours. We will discuss the working pattern during the recruitment process.

The stated part-time salary assumes three equal-length working days, equivalent to 60% of full-time hours.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a commercially aware Quantity Surveyor who takes ownership of costs, keeps accurate records and works proactively with delivery teams. You will be comfortable identifying issues early, negotiating fairly and helping projects achieve their financial objectives.