Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Bolton; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent Benefits Package

Permanent role with growth potential

Descripción de la vacante

Building Careers UK is seeking a experienced Quantity Surveyor for a residential new build scheme in Bolton. You will take commercial ownership from on-site start to final account, manage budgets, CVRs, cash flows and subcontractor payments, and work closely with the site team to protect margin.

The role requires a track record in residential new build, strong knowledge of JCT contracts, and the ability to deliver cost savings without compromising quality.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential new build or housing.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts across traditional and design-and-build schemes.
• Experience producing CVRs, forecasts and cash flows.
• Able to manage subcontract procurement and final accounts.
• Confident in stakeholder management and client communications.
• Able to work independently and manage own workload.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage all commercial aspects of a 30-unit residential scheme from start on site to final account.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Produce monthly CVRs, cash flows and commercial reports.
• Prepare interim valuations and payment applications.
• Negotiate variations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Administer contracts under JCT and monitor progress against programme.

Conocimientos

Quantity Surveyor experience

JCT contracts knowledge

CVRs & cash flows

Communication & negotiation

Independent workload management

Driving licence

Educación

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Surveying

Descripción del empleo

Quantity Surveyor - Residential New Build

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Salary/Package: £60,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established residential construction business delivering high-quality new build housing schemes across the North West.

With a strong track record of completed developments and a reputation for quality, reliability and value, the business works with developers, housing associations and private clients on traditional and design and build schemes.

Their portfolio covers private sale, affordable and social housing, and they are known for the quality of their homes and long-standing relationships with their clients, consultants and supply chain.

With a healthy pipeline of work secured, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a new build development of 30 houses in Bolton.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial management of a residential new build scheme from start on site through to completion and final account.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cost control, subcontract procurement, valuations and reporting. You will make sure the development is delivered profitably, on programme and within budget.

This is a hands-on, site-focused position. You will work closely with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager, design team, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to protect value and support delivery across every stage of the build.

The role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with a background in residential new build, housing or main contracting who enjoys running a scheme from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management & Cost Control

• Managing all commercial aspects of a 30-unit residential new build scheme from start on site to final account.
• Preparing and monitoring project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Producing monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flows and commercial reports.
• Preparing interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations and additional works.
• Maintaining risk and opportunity registers and protecting margin throughout the build.
• Negotiating and agreeing client and subcontract final accounts.

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Preparing subcontract tender packages and issuing enquiries.
• Evaluating tender returns, producing comparisons and carrying out compliance checks.
• Holding pre-let meetings and preparing subcontract orders.
• Assessing subcontract applications, issuing payment and pay less notices, and managing subcontract accounts.
• Procuring materials and building strong relationships with the supply chain.

Contract Administration & Project Support

• Administering contracts under JCT and other standard forms.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and plot schedules to identify cost and programme implications.
• Supporting value engineering to deliver cost savings without compromising quality.
• Attending site meetings, client meetings and regular site visits.
• Working closely with the site team to monitor progress against programme and budget.
• Mentoring and supporting junior or trainee surveyors where required.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential new build, housing or main contracting.
• Track record of managing the commercial side of housing developments through to final account.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts on traditional and design and build schemes.
• Experienced in subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Confident producing CVRs, forecasts, cash flows and commercial reports.
• Strong commercial awareness, with a proactive approach to protecting margin.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a related construction discipline would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000, depending on experience.
• Additional package.
• Permanent opportunity with an established residential construction business.
• Full commercial ownership of a new build housing development.
• A strong pipeline of residential schemes across the North West.
• A supportive, experienced team.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.

Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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