Residential Quantity Surveyor – Multi-Site Leader

Brackmills Industrial Estate LTD; Northampton, Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car/Car allowance

Health care

Life cover & contributory pension

Bonus

Employee benefits platform

Diversity, inclusion and development

Job summary

Persimmon Homes in Northampton is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage site finances across multiple developments from a Solihull-based hub. You will set budgets, value works bi-monthly, and handle subcontractor payments to keep costs under control.

You’ll use COINS for budgeting, report to the Board, and collaborate with Construction, Sales, and Accounts while mentoring junior staff to enhance regional performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND/HNC in building related studies.
• Experience in UK residential house building sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to oversee several projects at different stages of development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee up to 3–4 sites, set budgets, and manage CVRs.
• Process weekly and monthly payments and resolve disputed items.
• Produce site valuations bi-monthly and report variances to the Board.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates to maximise margins.
• Use COINS system to set up new sites and budgets.
• Liaise with Construction, Sales, Customer Care, and Accounts.
• Mentor and train junior team members to raise productivity.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Project management

Time management

Education

HND/HNC in building related studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Persimmon Homes in Northampton is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage site finances across multiple developments from a Solihull-based hub. You will set budgets, value works bi-monthly, and handle subcontractor payments to keep costs under control.

You’ll use COINS for budgeting, report to the Board, and collaborate with Construction, Sales, and Accounts while mentoring junior staff to enhance regional performance.