Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Coalville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Major residential developments

Career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for new build housing projects in Warrington. You will manage commercial aspects of multiple residential developments, collaborating with construction and development teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results.

The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience in housebuilding, strong Excel and procurement skills, and a track record of managing budgets, valuations, and final accounts across housing schemes in the North West.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding / residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of new-build residential development and costs.
• Experience managing commercial performance across housing developments.
• Valuations, forecasting, cost control and final accounts experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of new-build housing developments.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, cost plans, CVRs and forecasts.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and supplier packages.
• Negotiating competitive rates and securing best value.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets and identifying risks.
• Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Supporting pre-construction, feasibility and procurement activities.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

New-build residential

Budgeting & cost control

Procurement & subcontract management

Valuations & final accounts

Excel & analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - NEW BUILD HOUSING

Location - Warrington / North West

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £58,000 + Package

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is an established North West housebuilder with a growing portfolio of high-quality residential developments. The business focuses on creating modern, energy-efficient homes and sustainable communities across the region.

With a strong pipeline of developments across Greater Manchester and the wider North West, the business is continuing to expand its commercial function and is now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

THE ROLE

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of new-build residential developments, working closely with the wider commercial, construction and development teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of new-build housing developments
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, cost plans, CVRs and forecasts
• Managing subcontractor procurement and supplier packages
• Negotiating competitive rates and securing best value
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs against agreed budgets
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the development
• Managing variations, change and additional works
• Working closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, Buyers and development teams
• Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management
• Supporting pre-construction, feasibility and procurement activities
• Ensuring commercial targets are achieved throughout the development lifecycle
• Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding / residential construction
• Strong knowledge of new-build residential development
• Experience managing commercial performance across housing developments
• Good understanding of residential build costs and construction methodology
• Strong procurement and subcontract management experience
• Experience with valuations, forecasting, cost control and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational abilities
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

PROJECTS

• 248-unit development in Swinton
• 152-unit development in Royton

Both schemes are due to commence next year, with the business looking to bring the successful candidate into the team now to support the projects through their development and delivery stages.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• £45,000 - £58,000 salary
• Package
• Opportunity to work for a growing North West housebuilder
• Major residential developments
• Strong pipeline of future schemes
• Genuine commercial responsibility
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and the wider development team

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

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