Quantity Surveyor: Lead on Two Live Housebuilding Sites

Kitson Associates; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitson Associates is working with an established housebuilder in Northamptonshire, seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

You’ll own two live developments, with a possible third, and report to the Commercial Manager. You’ll prepare budgets, value subcontractors, manage variations, and produce cost reports while visiting sites and building strong relationships with site teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' quantity surveying experience with a UK housebuilder.
• Capable of managing multiple trades, subcontractors and deadlines.
• Commercial mindset with sound cost and value judgement.
• Full UK driving licence and reasonable commute to Northamptonshire.
• Knowledge of COINS; training may be provided.
• Qualification in QS or working towards one (HNC/HND/degree).

Responsibilities

• Own two live developments' commercial aspects and manage a potential third site.
• Prepare budgets, cost plans and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Value subcontractor work, process valuations and final accounts.
• Assist Procurement with tendering and subcontractor selection.
• Manage variations, contra charges and disputes with subcontractors.
• Produce monthly cost reports and commercial reviews for the Commercial Manager.
• Visit sites to measure work and maintain relationships with site teams.
• Identify opportunities to protect margin and control costs.
• Keep commercial records up to date in COINS or similar.

Skills

Two years' QS experience

Cost/value judgement

Multitask with trades and deadlines

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

COINS

Job description

Kitson Associates is working with an established housebuilder in Northamptonshire, seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

You’ll own two live developments, with a possible third, and report to the Commercial Manager. You’ll prepare budgets, value subcontractors, manage variations, and produce cost reports while visiting sites and building strong relationships with site teams.