Quantity Surveyor – New Build Housing

Kitson Associates; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Staffordshire is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and oversee budget compliance in residential developments. The role offers a salary of up to £59,000 plus bonuses and a car allowance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of UK experience and strong analytical skills. The firm emphasizes a supportive culture and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Up to £59,000 salary

Bonus

Generous car allowance/company car

Supportive culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of UK experience in housebuilding or residential developments.
• Attention to detail in budgeting and valuations.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Produce, manage, and forecast build costs.
• Lead the tendering process and manage payment processes.
• Maintain budget oversight and manage cost overruns.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in IT systems

Job description

Overview

KitsonAssociates is excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing region in Staffordshire. This role will report to the Commercial Manager.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £59,000 + bonus + generous car allowance/ company car
• Part of a family feel environment and supportive culture
• Future career progression

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce, manage, and forecast build costs, oversee sub-contract procurement, payments, and valuations.
• Lead the tendering process, procure subcontractors, and oversee the payment process, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Maintain overall budget oversight, manage cost overruns within contingency levels, and obtain approvals for variations exceeding budget limits.
• Stay up to date with construction materials and methods while ensuring compliance with regulations, codes of practice, and NHBC/LABC requirements.
• Support site management in reviewing subcontractor performance as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, within housebuilding or residential developments; Min 2 years (UK experience essential)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail in budgeting and valuations.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in IT systems within a commercial environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

For more information, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3 days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.