Quantity Surveyor

Construction; Warrington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Construction seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join its housebuilding arm in the North West, delivering new-build homes for Registered Providers and some open-market housing. You will manage costs from procurement through to final account and build strong subcontractor relationships, taking ownership of developments and progressing within an ambitious business.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, CVRs and cashflow forecasts, procurement management, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience in housebuilding or residential contracting.
• Understanding of housing construction costs and subcontract packages.
• Ability to manage development costs and priorities.
• Experience preparing CVRs, budgets and cost forecasts.
• Strong procurement, negotiation and subcontract management skills.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and subcontract terms.
• Practical, proactive approach working with site teams.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery across housing developments from pre-start to final account.
• Prepare development budgets, CVRs, cashflow forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering, comparisons, negotiations and appointments.
• Assess subcontractor applications, manage payments and final accounts.
• Monitor site expenditure, cost movements and margin protection.
• Handle variations, notices and change control for each development.
• Collaborate with Construction and Technical teams to stay within budget.
• Review drawings and costs to identify risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and housing clients.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and improve reporting and processes.

Skills

Procurement

Budgeting

CVR reports

Cost forecasting

Subcontract management

Negotiation

JCT contracts

Site coordination

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

North West
Up to 60,000 + Car Allowance

A growing construction company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its housebuilding arm, delivering new-build homes for Registered Providers alongside some open-market housing across the North West. You will work closely with the commercial and construction teams, manage costs from procurement through to final account and build strong subcontractor relationships. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your developments, broaden your experience and progress within an ambitious business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial delivery across housing developments from pre-start through to final account
• Prepare development budgets, monthly CVRs, cashflow forecasts and cost-to-complete reports
• Manage subcontract procurement, including tender enquiries, comparisons, negotiations and appointments
• Assess subcontractor applications, manage payments and agree final accounts
• Monitor site expenditure, report cost movements and identify opportunities to protect margins
• Manage variations, contractual notices and change control throughout each development
• Work closely with Construction and Technical teams to resolve issues and keep delivery within budget
• Review drawings, specifications and build costs to identify risks and value engineering opportunities
• Build effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and housing clients
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contribute to improvements in reporting and processes

What We're Looking For:

• Quantity Surveying experience within housebuilding or a residential contractor delivering new-build homes
• Good understanding of traditional housing construction, build costs and subcontract packages
• Ability to manage development costs and competing priorities
• Experience preparing CVRs, budgets and cost forecasts
• Strong procurement, negotiation and subcontract account management skills
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and subcontract terms
• A practical, proactive approach and confidence working with site teams
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred

What's In It For You:

• Basic salary up to 60,000
• Car allowance
• Benefits package
• Ownership of commercial delivery across new-build housing schemes
• Opportunity to broaden your experience within a growing division
• Clear progression towards Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Support from an experienced commercial and leadership team