Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Schedule and quantify materials and labour.
• Ensure commercial procedures comply with the TW Commercial Manual and Operating Framework.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness.
• Ensure specifications, programmes and quality standards are met.
• Process applications and payments and resolve issues with the Finance Department.
• Assist in work‑in‑progress and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Monitor, reconcile and recharge shared cost items with group or external companies.
• Calculate prime costs on developments and report cost movements.
• Assist in preparing project budgets for Business Unit Management Team approval.
• Maintain the development budget in COINS and BoQ.
• Manage RSL valuations and attend on‑site meetings.
• Monitor and explain cost movements within project valuation.
• Process contractor, subcontractor and consultant orders, payments, variation orders and day works.
• Review third‑party project variations and liaise with Technical Project Manager for approvals.
• Undertake monthly site valuations of production at budgeted cost.
• Complete full CVR process and present information at monthly finance meetings.
• Create Cost‑to‑Complete reports and keep the current budget up to date.
• Forecast final accounts and prepare Cost‑to‑Complete reports.
• Apply relevant codes of practice (Building Regulations, NHBC, HSE) to estimating.
• Attend pre‑start, pre‑tender, specification and other relevant meetings.
• Input and maintain data in COINS, Excel and other computer‑based systems.
• Attend site regularly to perform commercial functions.
• Manage internal and external client relationships.

Requirements

Experience, qualifications and technical requirements include good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and health‑and‑safety standards, an industry‑related business qualification, the ability to manage internal and external clients, and IT literacy (COINS system preferred).

• Possess good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health & Safety requirements.
• Hold an industry‑related business qualification.
• Be IT literate, preferably with COINS system experience.

Benefits

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey. At Taylor Wimpey we don’t just build houses; we build futures for our customers and for our own people. By bringing our collective skills together we create amazing outcomes for ourselves, each other and the people we serve.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we deliver our vision locally. You will be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues, share ideas, experience a no‑blame culture and shape your work around your life.

Our regional commercial teams are integral to the successful delivery of every Taylor Wimpey project. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic team supporting procurement, commercial and contractual aspects across the business unit, interfacing with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and development partners.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey includes excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance, private healthcare, a quality pension scheme, discounted house purchase, car leasing, share plans and the option to tailor your benefits package with extra leave or dependent cover. We also provide industry‑leading professional training and development to help you unlock your potential and build a lasting career.

Inclusivity statement: As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with individuals who have disabilities or long‑term health conditions and guaranteeing an interview for applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum role requirements.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance