Building Surveyor (Commercial) in Leeds

We're supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm, delivering high‐quality residential and mixed‐tenure schemes across the region. Under new ownership and guided by an experienced senior leadership team, the business is entering a new phase of growth with a strong pipeline of housing and future medium‐ to large‐scale developments.

To support a major live scheme in Leeds, we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can take clear commercial ownership, bring structure, and support confident decision‐making across cost, contracts and subcontract management. This is an 18‐month fixed‐term contract with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering the chance to step into a key role on a high‐profile project and make a meaningful impact from day one.

You'll operate as a core commercial lead on the project - managing budgets, valuations, variations, procurement and subcontractor accounts - while working closely with design, technical and operational teams to protect cost, quality and programme.

• Full commercial responsibility for a major residential development in Leeds
• Lead procurement: scopes, tender packages, tender lists, subcontract tendering and contract documentation
• Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, proposing solutions that protect cost and programme
• Maintain strong supply chain relationships and onboard new subcontractors where required
• Provide regular site presence to validate progress, spend and commercial accuracy
• Attend design team meetings, subcontractor progress meetings and internal commercial reviews
• Manage client‐side commercial elements including customer variations and extras quotations

Degree‐qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

3-5+ years' experience in housebuilding, residential development or mixed‐tenure schemes

Strong capability across cost planning, procurement, subcontract management and financial reporting

Strong communicator with credibility across consultants, subcontractors and senior leadership

Bonus structure

20-25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension & benefits package

Opportunity to join early and influence commercial direction

Direct access to a respected Commercial Director and senior leadership

Clear progression potential if the role becomes permanent