Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Bishop's Tachbrook; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Fuel allowance

Bonus scheme

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working from home

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a quality‑focused housing developer in the West Midlands. The role involves preparing cost estimates and budgets, monitoring costs, and coordinating procurement across multiple new build projects.

You will work closely with project managers, architects and contractors to ensure financial and contractual compliance, maintain records, and provide regular reports.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, such as membership or working towards membership of a recognised professional body.
• Full UK driving licence, valid and clean.
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor in the new build housing sector.
• Experience in cost planning, procurement, contract administration and valuation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for new build housing projects.
• Monitor and control project costs, identifying and managing variances or risks.
• Undertake procurement activities including tender evaluation and negotiation with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best value.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts, ensuring timely submission and payment.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers and contractors to ensure financial and contractual compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of all contractual correspondence, variations and claims to support dispute resolution if required.
• Provide regular financial reports and forecasts to senior management to support informed decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, environmental and quality standards on site.

Skills

Numerical skills

Cost control

Contract management

Communication & negotiation

Teamwork

UK construction law

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Cost estimating software

Contract management software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: West Midlands, Warwickshire, Warwick

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £45,000 - £58,000 per annum

Benefits: Car allowance or company car, fuel allowance, bonus scheme, fuel allowance, private pension scheme, private healthcare, flexible working from home.

A quality focused Housing Developer is expanding its commercial function due to a number of new projects commencing. This award-winning and culture-driven residential developer is renowned for its commitment to social value and offers flexible working arrangements including working from home.

Job Duties

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for new build housing projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction phase, identifying and managing any variances or risks.
• Undertake procurement activities including tender evaluation and negotiation with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best value.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts, ensuring timely submission and payment.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers and contractors to ensure financial and contractual compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of all contractual correspondence, variations and claims to support dispute resolution if required.
• Provide regular financial reports and forecasts to senior management to support informed decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, environmental and quality standards on site.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, such as membership or working towards membership of a recognised professional body.
• Full UK driving licence, valid and clean.

Education

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the new build housing sector.
• Demonstrable experience in cost planning, procurement, contract administration and valuation within residential developments.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and managing priorities effectively.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials relevant to new build housing.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of industry-standard software for estimating, cost control and contract management.
• Good communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant UK construction legislation, procurement processes and contract forms.

Working Conditions

• Work primarily takes place on-site across various locations within Warwickshire and the West Midlands, with regular visits to construction sites.
• Flexible working arrangements including the option to work from home part of the week.
• Full-time hours with occasional need to work outside standard hours to meet project deadlines.
• Use of company vehicle or car allowance to travel between sites.
• Work environment involves exposure to typical construction site conditions, requiring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times.