Quantity Surveyor

Youngs Consultancy; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Youngs Consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of two bespoke housing developments in the Thames Valley. You will establish budgets, manage procurement and provide timely cost reporting to support informed decisions.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, experience in residential projects, and the ability to turn cost data into practical recommendations while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. An on-site role in Thames Valley is expected.

Qualifications

• Relevant quantity surveying or commercial management experience, with residential development experience particularly useful.
• Broad capability across budgeting, procurement, valuations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Commercial judgement that balances cost control with specification and delivery requirements.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build constructive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day commercial management of two bespoke housing developments.
• Prepare and maintain development budgets, cost plans and expenditure forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tender enquiries, comparisons and recommendations.
• Assess subcontractor applications, value completed work and prepare payment recommendations.
• Monitor costs against budget and highlight variances, risks and potential savings.
• Evaluate variations and maintain clear records of changes and their commercial implications.
• Work with construction and technical colleagues to resolve commercial queries.
• Produce regular cost reports with clear commentary on forecast outcomes.
• Negotiate subcontractor accounts and work towards timely final account agreement.
• Maintain accurate commercial records to support financial control throughout each development.

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Thames Valley

A privately owned, well-established housebuilder operating across the Thames Valley are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of two bespoke housing developments. The opportunity combines a defined project portfolio with the breadth of responsibility that makes residential surveying rewarding. For someone who enjoys understanding the detail behind the numbers, it offers the chance to connect sound commercial judgement with the practical delivery of distinctive homes.

Role Purpose

Taking commercial ownership of two bespoke housing developments, you will help keep costs, commitments and forecasts aligned throughout delivery. The role centres on establishing a clear financial picture, managing subcontractor procurement and accounts, and working closely with those delivering the developments to address commercial issues early. Your contribution will extend beyond reporting expenditure: you will assess options, explain financial implications and support decisions that balance cost, specification and build requirements. It is a role for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys accountability and can turn detailed cost information into practical recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day commercial management of two bespoke housing developments.
• Prepare and maintain development budgets, cost plans and expenditure forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tender enquiries, comparisons and recommendations.
• Assess subcontractor applications, value completed work and prepare payment recommendations.
• Monitor costs against budget and highlight variances, risks and potential savings.
• Evaluate variations and maintain clear records of changes and their commercial implications.
• Work with construction and technical colleagues to resolve commercial queries.
• Produce regular cost reports with clear commentary on forecast outcomes.
• Negotiate subcontractor accounts and work towards timely final account agreement.
• Maintain accurate commercial records to support financial control throughout each development.

Requirements

• Relevant quantity surveying or commercial management experience, with residential development experience particularly useful.
• Broad capability across budgeting, procurement, valuations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Commercial judgement that balances cost control with specification and delivery requirements.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build constructive working relationships.
• An organised, detail-conscious approach to managing commercial priorities across two developments.