Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Generous pension contributions

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team. The role involves cost management, budgeting, and supporting residential developments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying and strong commercial awareness. A competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits such as a company car and medical insurance is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent.
• Residential experience in housebuilding or main contracting.
• Strong commercial awareness and good understanding of budget management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading cost control, budgeting, and commercial reporting across developments.
• Managing the tendering and procurement process.
• Monitoring and controlling project costs.
• Supporting site delivery teams and resolving commercial issues.
• Driving team performance and mentoring junior surveyors.
• Collaborating with other departments to assess risks and identify value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Networking skills

Team player

Education

HNC in Quantity Surveying or Construction

HND or higher qualification in relevant field

Tools

COINs software

Job description

Job Overview

My client is a leading housebuilder with a reputation for building large‑scale communities across the UK. Due to a significant increase in key projects, the company is now looking for an experienced, driven Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team to support a variety of residential developments. You will play a key role in cost management and ensuring the financial success of projects.

Base Pay Range

£50,000 - £60,000 + package (will pay more for exceptional candidates)

Responsibilities

• Leading cost control, budgeting, and commercial reporting across developments, including preparation of CVRs, margin analysis, cost‑to‑complete forecasts, and subcontractor liabilities.
• Managing the tendering and procurement process, from initial enquiry to contract award, ensuring subcontractor orders are placed to budget and programme.
• Monitoring and controlling project costs, including issuing and pricing variations, valuing works, and agreeing final accounts with subcontractors.
• Supporting site delivery teams by attending meetings, advising on cost implications, identifying delays or risks, and helping to resolve commercial issues.
• Driving team performance through mentoring and supporting junior surveyors, contributing to succession planning, and participating in recruitment and development activities.
• Collaborating with Land, Technical, Build and other departments to assess risks, identify value engineering opportunities, and ensure build and commercial alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent.
• Residential experience (housebuilding, housing associations or main contracting).
• Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of budget management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills.
• Proficiency with COINs software.
• A team player who can work within a team and independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Desirable Skills

• HND or higher qualification in the relevant field.
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS or willingness to acquire such qualification.

What is on Offer?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading housebuilder, contributing to high‑quality residential projects who invest heavily in their staff. You will benefit from a salary of £50,000‑£60,000 DOE, with further career progression opportunities. Other benefits include company car and travel allowance, private medical and life insurance, generous pension contributions and annual leave entitlement.

To Apply

If you would like more information on the Quantity Surveyor role or any other commercial roles, please apply directly or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Birmingham office and speak to Kelly Green on 01827211022.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Management, and Other

Construction and Housing and Community Development