Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Car Allowance

Benefits

Résumé du poste

Skilled Careers is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a major residential RC Frame project in Coventry, West Midlands. The role focuses on commercial management, subcontractor negotiations, and budget control, with a clear path to Senior QS within 18 months.

Location is Coventry with a competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000 plus a car allowance and benefits. The ideal candidate has residential sector experience and a track record with house builders or main contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential sector is essential.
• Experience with house builders, residential developers or main contractors delivering large schemes.
• RC Frame/high-rise residential experience would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and subcontractor management skills.
• Confident in managing packages and owning commercial responsibilities.
• Aspiration to progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor within 18 months.

Responsabilités

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and package negotiations.
• Overseeing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Monitoring project budgets and maximizing profitability.
• Collaborating with site management, technical and construction teams.
• Supporting the commercial delivery of a large-scale RC Frame development.

Connaissances

Residential sector

Subcontractor management

Budgeting & cost control

Commercial awareness

Description du poste

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Career Progression: Clear pathway to Senior Quantity Surveyor within 18 months

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in residential construction, looking to take the next step in your career?

We're working with an award-winning house builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team on a major, large-scale RC Frame residential development in Coventry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established developer offering long-term stability, exciting projects and, most importantly, a genuine opportunity to progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor within the next 18 months.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of a significant residential scheme, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and package negotiations.
• Overseeing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Monitoring project budgets and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Working closely with site management, technical and construction teams.
• Supporting the commercial delivery of a complex, large-scale RC Frame development.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential sector is essential.
• Experience working for a house builder, residential developer or main contractor delivering large residential schemes.
• RC Frame or high-rise residential experience would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and subcontractor management skills.
• Confidence managing packages and taking ownership of commercial responsibilities.
• Ambition to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 – £65,000 basic salary.
• Car Allowance.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Clear progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor within 18 months.
• Opportunity to work on a landmark, large-scale residential development.
• Join an award-winning developer with a strong pipeline of future projects.
• Supportive commercial leadership and genuine opportunities for career development.