Quantity Surveyor: Build-to-Rent Cost Manager

Unite Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday + buy/sell scheme

Pension scheme 5–11%

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing platform

Gym benefit for you and family

Enhanced Family Leave

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team, delivering capital projects from cladding remediation to estate improvements. You’ll oversee costs, budgets, procurement and contractor relationships to ensure value for money across schemes.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you’ll manage cost planning from early stages through to final accounts, identify risks, support funding requests and drive value engineering while upholding Unite's standards and commitments to

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally in student accommodation or Build to Rent.
• RICS or CIOB qualified, or working towards a qualification.
• Strong communication and influencing skills for meetings.
• Good numerical skills and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial cost advice on opportunities and new projects.
• Prepare cost plans and set project budgets.
• Manage project costs from planning through to completion.
• Identify and manage risks to support funding requests.
• Manage on-site costs, reporting, cash flow and final accounts.
• Prepare tender documents and manage contractor relationships.
• Negotiate construction contracts and supervise contractual documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

RICS/CIOB qualification

Job description

Unite Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team, delivering capital projects from cladding remediation to estate improvements. You’ll oversee costs, budgets, procurement and contractor relationships to ensure value for money across schemes.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you’ll manage cost planning from early stages through to final accounts, identify risks, support funding requests and drive value engineering while upholding Unite's standards and commitments to