Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (flexible working arrangements available)
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 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

• 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