Housing QS: Quantity Surveyor with Car Allowance

Sphere Solutions; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

10% car allowance

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is partnering with a client in St Austell to appoint a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor for housing projects. The role offers a salary up to 57,000 plus a car allowance, permanent position, and a competitive benefits package.

You will oversee pre- and post-contract commercial activities, manage tenders, valuations, variations and contract documentation, and monitor costs, programme and quality to safeguard profitability and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a quantity surveyor in domestic housing projects.
• Knowledge of cost management and reporting practices.
• Ability to manage valuations, variations and payments.
• Familiarity with tendering processes and subcontractor quotes.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-contract commercial support across Major and Minor Works projects.
• Assist with tender preparation and obtain competitive quotations.
• Manage valuations, variations, payments and contract documentation.
• Monitor project costs, financial performance and programme to maintain targets.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

CDM regulations knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Local supply chain understanding

Education

HNC or Level 5 qualification in building construction

Job description

Sphere Solutions is partnering with a client in St Austell to appoint a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor for housing projects. The role offers a salary up to 57,000 plus a car allowance, permanent position, and a competitive benefits package.

You will oversee pre- and post-contract commercial activities, manage tenders, valuations, variations and contract documentation, and monitor costs, programme and quality to safeguard profitability and standards.