Job Description QUANTITY SURVEYOR - NEW BUILD HOUSING
Location - Warrington / North West
Salary/Package - £45,000 - £58,000 + Package
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is an established North West housebuilder with a growing portfolio of high-quality residential developments. The business focuses on creating modern, energy-efficient homes and sustainable communities across the region.
With a strong pipeline of developments across Greater Manchester and the wider North West, the business is continuing to expand its commercial function and is now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team.
THE ROLE
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of new-build residential developments, working closely with the wider commercial, construction and development teams.
Managing the commercial performance of new-build housing developments
Preparing and monitoring budgets, cost plans, CVRs and forecasts
Managing subcontractor procurement and supplier packages
Negotiating competitive rates and securing best value
Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments and final accounts
Monitoring project costs against agreed budgets
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the development
Managing variations, change and additional works
Working closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, Buyers and development teams
Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management
Supporting pre-construction, feasibility and procurement activities
Ensuring commercial targets are achieved throughout the development lifecycle
Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The successful Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding / residential construction
Strong knowledge of new-build residential development
Experience managing commercial performance across housing developments
Good understanding of residential build costs and construction methodology
Strong procurement and subcontract management experience
Experience with valuations, forecasting, cost control and final accounts
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational abilities
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification
PROJECTS
The successful QS will be involved with two significant upcoming residential developments:
248-unit development in Swinton
152-unit development in Royton
Both schemes are due to commence next year, with the business looking to bring the successful candidate into the team now to support the projects through their development and delivery stages.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
£45,000 - £58,000 salary
Package
Opportunity to work for a growing North West housebuilder
Major residential developments
Strong pipeline of future schemes
Genuine commercial responsibility
Excellent long-term career progression
Opportunity to work closely with senior management and the wider development team
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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