At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage residential projects, from procurement to final accounts, ensuring cost control and quality.
- Company: Reputable private housebuilder known for premium homes and sustainable practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Supportive environment with long-term career progression and mentoring.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on high-quality residential developments.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential housebuilding or main contracting, with strong commercial awareness.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location - Preston
Salary/Package - £45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is an established and highly regarded private housebuilder delivering high-quality residential developments across the North West. Renowned for creating thoughtfully designed communities and premium family homes, they pride themselves on combining exceptional craftsmanship with modern design and sustainable building practices. With a strong land pipeline and continued investment in future developments, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.
The Role
As Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
- Assisting with the commercial management of new build housing developments from procurement through to final account
- Preparing and managing subcontractor enquiries, orders, and accounts
- Producing applications for payment, valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Preparing accurate CVRs, forecasts, and cost reports
- Monitoring project budgets and ensuring effective cost control
- Procuring subcontractors and negotiating competitive packages
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Working closely with Site Managers, Buyers, Technical Teams, and senior commercial staff
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
- Ensuring commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Intermediate Quantity Surveyor will have:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential housebuilding sector
- Alternatively, experience with a Main Contractor looking to move into housebuilding will also be considered
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management experience
- Knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management
- Experience producing CVRs, valuations, and final accounts
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
- A proactive and commercially driven approach
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
- Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
- Competitive basic salary of £45,000 - £55,000
- Attractive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected private housebuilder
- Exposure to high-quality residential developments across the North West
- Long-term career progression within an expanding commercial team
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Quantity Surveyor - Residential employer: Building Careers UK Ltd
As an award-winning main contractor in Greater Manchester, our client offers a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth within diverse sectors such as education and healthcare. The company's commitment to social value ensures that team members contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the community.
