Retrofit & Sustainability Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, hybrid working, wellbeing support, employee discounts, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

This is a unique opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to focus on cost planning and contract administration for our internal retrofit and sustainability programmes at Align Property Services.

You will work with experienced colleagues to manage cost plans and oversee JCT contracts and frameworks for projects funded by government grants. The role is predominantly office-based with minimal site meetings and no measurement or tender preparation. Payments are managed once completion is certified by our Sustainability team.

Whether you’re looking to step back from long hours, transition from the private sector or find part-time work that suits your lifestyle, we’re happy to consider flexible arrangements.

About Us

Align Property Services is one of the North’s largest multi-discipline building design consultancies, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council. We deliver award-winning projects across sustainability, retrofit, housing, education, and more. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture — we value fair workloads, realistic expectations and healthy work-life balance. If you’re looking to use your QS expertise in a positive environment, this could be for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and manage clear, accurate cost plans and budgets for retrofit projects.
• Administer JCT contracts and frameworks; manage variations, reports and contract processes.
• Provide cost advice, prepare financial forecasts and cash flows.
• Process payments on certified completion of works.
• Support grant compliance and internal reporting with our Sustainability team

What we are looking for

• Degree or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Confident with cost planning and JCT contract administration.
• Retrofit or grant-funded project experience desirable but not essential — training and support provided.
• A proactive team player who values fairness and balance.
• Full UK driving licence (travel is minimal).

Job Description

Why Join Align

When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you’ll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we’re known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A competitive salary and stable, secure role.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Flexible and part-time working options to suit you.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%
• Hybrid working and a supportive team culture.
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service
• Employee discounts and cycle-to-work scheme.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk

To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 27^th 2025

Interviews are expected to take place on the 5^th, 6^th and 7^th of August 2025

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.