Quantity Surveyor - Housebuilding in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and financial management on new-build housing developments. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, valuations, and subcontract management to keep schemes on budget and on programme.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will build strong relationships with site teams and supply chain partners while driving cost certainty and value across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in housebuilding or residential development.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge including JCT.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial duties across multiple new-build housing projects
• Prepare cost plans, BOQs, tender enquiries, and subcontract procurement packages
• Carry out valuations, cost reporting, forecasting, and CVRs
• Assess and manage variations, compensation events, and contractual matters
• Work closely with site teams to monitor progress, quality, and commercial performance
• Maintain accurate records and produce monthly commercial reports
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Support budgeting, estimating, and cost analysis

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

JCT experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job DescriptionQuantity Surveyor - Housebuilding / Construction Permanent | West Yorkshire £45,000-£60,000 + package

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in housebuilding or general construction? A respected and growing residential developer in West Yorkshire is looking to appoint a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to support their expanding build programme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well‑established business with a strong regional reputation. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial and financial management of new‑build housing developments. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, valuations, and subcontract management, ensuring schemes are delivered within budget and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial duties across multiple new‑build housing projects


• Prepare cost plans, BOQs, tender enquiries, and subcontract procurement packages


• Carry out valuations, cost reporting, forecasting, and CVRs


• Assess and manage variations, compensation events, and contractual matters


• Work closely with site teams to monitor progress, quality, and commercial performance


• Maintain accurate records and produce monthly commercial reports


• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners


• Support the wider commercial function with budgeting, estimating, and cost analysis

About You

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding, residential development, or main contracting


• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT experience )


• Confident in managing multiple packages from procurement through to final account


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with site teams, design teams, and key stakeholders


• Qualified to degree level in Quantity Surveying or equivalent ()

What's on Offer

• Salary £45,000-£60,000, depending on experience


• Supportive and stable regional developer with a healthy pipeline


• Opportunity to take commercial ownership of schemes and progress within the business


• Inclusive and collaborative working culture


• Full package including car/allowance and benefits