Lead Residential Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior position

Career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Building Careers UK is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for residential developments in the North West, based from Altrincham. You will oversee commercial management from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring cost control, risks and opportunities are managed effectively.

The role requires proven senior QS experience in housebuilding, with strong subcontract procurement, cost reporting and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor in housebuilding/residential construction.
• Strong understanding of residential developments and pre-construction processes.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated residential developments.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier procurement and tender packages.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans and forecasts; monitor expenditure.
• Prepare CVRs, cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Mentor and support junior QSs and commercial staff.

Job description

Building Careers UK is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for residential developments in the North West, based from Altrincham. You will oversee commercial management from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring cost control, risks and opportunities are managed effectively.

The role requires proven senior QS experience in housebuilding, with strong subcontract procurement, cost reporting and stakeholder management skills.