Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a highly successful and nationally recognised housebuilder, renowned for delivering high-quality homes for all generations. Consistently rated 5-star for customer satisfaction, they pride themselves on combining innovation, teamwork, and commercial excellence to stay at the forefront of the industry. Their Commercial Team plays a vital role in the success of every development — overseeing everything related to cost-effective construction, from estimating and procurement to quantity surveying and material buying. The team’s mission is simple: to deliver the best quality homes at the best possible cost.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior QS Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and surveying aspects of one or more developments. You’ll ensure that site costs are effectively managed and controlled, budgets are met, and value is maximised through strong cost control, forecasting, and supplier management. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional looking to contribute to high-quality developments while driving efficiency and value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage all cost-control procedures in line with company policies and processes.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost reports.
• Manage and update estimated final costs to ensure absolute cost and value reconciliation.
• Lead value-engineering initiatives to achieve the best possible outcomes for each development.
• Prepare and manage site start budgets in coordination with other departments.
• Analyse and report on project costs and cash flow using internal systems (e.g. COINS, Excel).
• Procure and manage sub-contractors, materials, and goods in accordance with group procedures.
• Evaluate and agree variations and instructions within budgetary limits, ensuring necessary approvals.
• Compile subcontractor recommendations and process orders and payments accurately.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and other departments to maximise productivity and ensure cost efficiency.
• Stay up to date with new materials, methods of construction, and industry regulations (NHBC, HSE, Building Regulations, etc.).
• Attend and contribute to project and divisional meetings, presenting the commercial position as required.
• Manage all commercial aspects relating to Registered Social Landlord (RSL) partnerships.
• Promote and uphold company values, policies, and procedures at all times.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Surveyor within the residential construction or housebuilding sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Confident managing budgets, valuations, and cost reconciliations.
• Skilled in procurement, contract management, and subcontractor relations.
• Proficient in using estimating and financial systems (e.g. COINS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme
• Private medical cover (single cover)
• Company car or cash allowance
• Annual medical health assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Flexible benefits package
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Hybrid working model (office, site, and home as required)
• Inclusive culture and commitment to career progression

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking national housebuilder where innovation, collaboration, and excellence drive every project. If you’re an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to work on high profile developments with a supportive, inclusive team we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact Hollie on (phone number removed) to discuss further.