Senior Quantity Surveyor in Leigh

Job Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Salary: £65k - £75k plus package – Location: Leigh – Job Type: Permanent

Company

Our client is one of the UK's leading mixed‑tenure developers, delivering high‑quality homes and communities across the country.

With a significant presence in the North West and a strong pipeline of secured residential developments, the company continues to invest in growth, innovation and talent.

Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial delivery of a major residential development in Leigh, managing a scheme of ~1,500 units with an infrastructure value of circa £20m.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of a major new build residential development from pre‑construction to final account.
• Prepare subcontractor enquiry packages, analyse tenders, manage procurement activities.
• Negotiate and appoint subcontractors in line with budgets and programme requirements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts – valuations, variations, payments, final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts and cash‑flow projections.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure projects delivered within budget while maximising profitability.
• Prepare and submit commercial reports to senior management.
• Work closely with operational and site teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective administration of subcontract agreements.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Support and mentor junior commercial team members where required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in residential construction or housing development.
• Experience delivering large‑scale new build residential developments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement and accounts.
• Ability to manage project costs, reporting and forecasting independently.
• Experience working on high‑volume housing developments.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (preferred).
• Good IT skills including Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Desirable: Experience with a housebuilder or residential developer, knowledge of JCT contracts, experience delivering large infrastructure or enabling works packages, and mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a major residential scheme of ~1,500 units.
• Exposure to a development with a project value of ~£20m.
• Strong pipeline of secured projects and long‑term stability.
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment.
• Clear progression and career development opportunities.
• Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

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