Quantity Surveyor

Kitson Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Kitson Associates is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join its Nottinghamshire practice. You will own cost planning, valuations and final accounts for live developments while supporting the commercial team and visiting sites as required.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of two years' UK housebuilder QS experience and a proactive, commercially minded approach to cost control and value engineering. A full UK driving licence and willingness to commute are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' quantity surveying experience working for a UK housebuilder.
• Confident handling several trades, subcontractors and deadlines at once.
• Commercially minded with sound judgement on cost and value.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of two live developments, plus a possible third site.
• Prepare and manage site budgets, cost plans and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Value subcontractor work, process monthly valuations and agree final accounts.
• Support the Procurement Manager with tendering, subcontractor selection and awarding packages.
• Manage variations, contra charges and commercial disputes with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and commercial reviews for the Commercial Manager.
• Visit sites regularly to measure work, check progress and build relationships with site teams.
• Spot and act on opportunities to protect margin and control costs.
• Keep commercial records up to date in the company's systems (COINS or similar).

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Budget management

Site measurement

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND acceptable

Tools

COINS

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - New Build Housing

Nottinghamshire

Competitive salary + package

Kitson Associates is working with an established housebuilder who is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Nottinghamshire. You'll join a close-knit commercial team and report to the Commercial Manager.

Key responsibilities

• You'll take commercial ownership of two live developments, plus a possible third site that is either starting up or finishing off.
• Prepare and manage site budgets, cost plans and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Value subcontractor work, process monthly valuations and agree final accounts
• Support the Procurement Manager with tendering, subcontractor selection and awarding packages
• Manage variations, contra charges and commercial disputes with subcontractors and suppliers
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and commercial reviews for the Commercial Manager
• Visit sites regularly to measure work, check progress and build strong relationships with site teams
• Spot and act on opportunities to protect margin and control costs
• Keep commercial records up to date in the company's systems (COINS or similar)

About you

• You might be an Assistant QS ready to step up, or a Quantity Surveyor looking for broader responsibility.
• Essential: Minimum two years' quantity surveying experience working for a UK housebuilder
• Confident handling several trades, subcontractors and deadlines at once
• Commercially minded, with sound judgement on cost and value
• Happy to work from the office five days a week and visit sites as needed
• Full UK driving licence and within a reasonable commute of Nottinghamshire

Desirable:

• Knowledge of COINS, although training can be given
• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or similar), or working towards one.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Bonus: paid in two instalments each year
• Hours: 9:00 - 17:00, a later start than many housebuilders!
• Progression: a clear route to Senior QS with promotion and pay rises based on performance
• This role is for you if you are looking for a long‑term move, not a stopgap.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.