Quantity Surveyor – New Build Housing

Kitson Associates; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitson Associates is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their emerging team in Staffordshire. This role involves managing costs for residential projects, overseeing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a minimum of 2 years’ experience, and a full UK driving license. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Bonus

Generous car allowance / company car

Future career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of UK experience as a Quantity Surveyor in housebuilding or residential developments.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Produce, manage, and forecast build costs, oversee sub-contract procurement, payments, and valuations.
• Lead the tendering process, procure subcontractors, and oversee payment processes.
• Maintain budget oversight and manage cost overruns.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Kitson Associates 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?

• Upto £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, minimum 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 license 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.