Lead Quantity Surveyor – Affordable Housing

Esh Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Esh Living in Leeds is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of contracts within our housing sector, delivering medium-to-large-scale developments.

You will build relationships, procure sub-contractors, administer contracts, and prepare valuations, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. This role emphasizes cost control, change management, and collaboration with project teams to ensure value for money.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or Built Environment (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience on construction projects.
• Working knowledge of NEC/JCT contract conditions.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Valid driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of contracts within the division.
• Build relationships with supply chain, consultants and clients as appropriate.
• Procurement of sub-contractors in line with programme and policy.
• Administer sub-contracts and payments to sub-contractors.
• Prepare and submit external valuations aligned with contract requirements.
• Forecast external valuations through to final account with clients.
• Measure quantities on site and from drawings when required.
• Evaluate variations and provisional sums and monitor costs.
• Manage internal valuations and cost value reconciliations per reporting timetable.
• Maintain accurate records and support change management.
• Identify delays and communicate with the project team.
• Minimise non-recoverable costs and price project variations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning & prioritisation

Time management

Education

HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Built Environment

Valid driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Esh Living in Leeds is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of contracts within our housing sector, delivering medium-to-large-scale developments.

You will build relationships, procure sub-contractors, administer contracts, and prepare valuations, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. This role emphasizes cost control, change management, and collaboration with project teams to ensure value for money.