Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a permanent Leeds-based development project. You will manage all commercial aspects from procurement to final account, guiding budgets and forecasts while leading subcontractor procurement and contract negotiations.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a mix of office, site, and home-working. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies a competitive salary and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Residential or housebuilding experience is advantageous.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and contracting.
• Understanding of construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of commercial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial management of a new residential project in Leeds.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and package negotiations.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and final accounts.
• Manage variations, change control and contractual claims.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow and commercial risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and financial updates.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Residential/housebuilding

Commercial awareness

Subcontractor procurement

Contract negotiation

Procurement & procurement processes

Communication & negotiation

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Permanent

Location: Leeds

Salary:£55,000 - £65,000 + comprehensive benefits package

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Mixture of working in the office, from site and working from home.

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing and well-established construction business that is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to take commercial responsibility for a new residential development in Leeds, playing a key role in overseeing the financial performance and successful delivery of the project.

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider project team, managing all commercial aspects of the development from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial management of a new residential proect in Leeds.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and package negotiations.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and final accounts.
• Manage variations, change control and contractual claims.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow and commercial risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and financial updates.
• Work closely with site and project management teams to ensure the successful delivery of the development.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Residential or housebuilding experience would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and negotiating contracts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of commercial responsibilities.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established and growing construction business.
• Opportunity to oversee a new residential development in Leeds.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career prospects and opportunities for progression.
• Opportunity to play a key role in an exciting project.