Quantity Surveyor- Housing & Residential

JR United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional housebuilder is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Newbury. The role involves delivering profitability through effective procurement and cost management, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: ONC, HNC (or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Desirable: HND or Degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability through procurement and cost planning.
• Compile and present site start budgets.
• Attend site visits and manage remeasurement.

Skills

Cost Management

Procurement

Cost Control

Site Management

Relationship Management

Education

ONC, HNC or equivalent

HND or Degree (desirable)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Housing & Residential, Newbury

This role is with a reputable regional housebuilder seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Client:

Confidential

Location:

Newbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering profitability through procurement, cost planning, control, and providing general commercial input throughout the development process. The role also involves understanding, implementing, and adhering to the company's Health and Safety policies.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Increase Trade Contractor Base: Improve relationships and resolve issues with existing Trade Contractors.
• 'All-Risk' Procurement: Tender for ‘all-risk’ road, sewers, and plot works; procure enabling and land remediation subcontract packages.
• Cost Management and Reporting: Compile and present site start budgets; create subcontract tender comparisons for approval.
• New Site Starts: Attend site visits, collaborate with construction teams, procure subcontract work packages.
• Cost Control: Attend site visits, manage remeasurement, raise orders with proper documentation.

Skills & Attributes:

• Qualifications: ONC, HNC (or equivalent) or qualified by experience; HND or Degree (desirable).

If you have the relevant experience, please apply within.