Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Leading cost control, budgeting, and commercial reporting across developments, including preparation of CVRs, margin analysis, cost to complete forecasts, and subcontractor liabilities.
• Managing the tendering and procurement process, from initial enquiry to contract award, ensuring subcontractor orders are placed to budget and programme.
• Collaborating with Land, Technical, Build and other departments to assess risks, identify value engineering opportunities, and ensure build and commercial alignment.
• Driving team performance through mentoring and supporting junior surveyors, contributing to succession planning, and participating in recruitment and development activities.
• Monitoring and controlling project costs, including issuing and pricing variations, valuing works, and agreeing final accounts with subcontractors.
• Supporting site delivery teams by attending meetings, advising on cost implications, identifying delays or risks, and helping to resolve commercial issues.

Requirements

My client is leading housebuilder with a reputation for building large-scale communities across the UK. Due to a significant increase in key projects, the company is now looking for an experienced driven Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team to support a variety of residential developments. You'll play a key role in cost management and ensuring financial success of projects.

• Minimum HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent
• Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills
• A team player who can work within a team and independently and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Residential experience (experience in housebuilding, housing associations, or main contracting)
• Proficiency with COINs software
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS would be preferable or willingness to acquire such qualification
• Strong commercial awareness and a good understand of budget management
• HND or higher qualification in the relevant field would be desirable
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Benefits

Salary & Package: £50,000 - £60,000 + package (will pay more for exceptional candidates)

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading housebuilder, contributing to high-quality residential projects who invest heavily in their staff. You will benefit from a salary of £50,000-£60,000 DOE, with further career progression opportunities. Other benefits include company car and travel allowance, private medical and life insurance, generous pension contributions and annual leave entitlement.

Training + Development

Interview process

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