Senior Quantity Surveyor

Chrysalis Talent Solutions Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Discounts & lifestyle benefits

Extra annual leave

Training & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Chrysalis Talent Solutions Limited is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a top UK housebuilder in Stockton, with hybrid working. The role offers a salary up to £70,000, a £5,200 car allowance and a 5% annual bonus, plus life insurance, private healthcare and a pension scheme.

You will oversee scheduling, procurement, cost control, budgets, WIP and cashflow forecasting, site valuations, and monthly CVR reporting, collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to deliver projects

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC standards and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders in a commercial construction environment.
• IT proficient with COINS or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate schedules and quantify materials and labour requirements.
• Work with internal departments to ensure project viability and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain development budgets and manage project valuations and cost reporting.
• Carry out site visits and support commercial functions.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder management

COINS or similar CM software

Education

HNC/HND/Degree

Tools

COINS

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary

up to £70,000 approx

Company Car/Allowance

£5200

Bonus

5%

Location

Stockton (hybrid working)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Company-funded life insurance, private healthcare and pension scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Options to tailor your benefits package, including buying additional annual leave
• Professional growth through industry-leading training and development
• A supportive, inclusive culture where your contribution is valued

About Our Client

Our client is a well-respected 5-star UK housebuilder , renowned for delivering high-quality homes and creating thriving communities. Joining their regional commercial team means becoming part of a collaborative environment that plays a vital role in the successful delivery of every development.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to the commercial, contractual and procurement activities within a busy regional business unit. You'll work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and external partners to support efficient, cost-effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Procurement: Prepare accurate schedules and quantify materials and labour requirements.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure project viability and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure all project specifications and programmes are adhered to, maintaining high quality standards.
• Process applications and payments, resolving issues with Finance where required.
• Commercial Management: Assist with WIP reporting and cashflow forecasting.
• Monitor, reconcile and recharge costs associated with shared items across group or external businesses.
• Calculate prime costs for developments and highlight any movement from initial funding stages.
• Support the preparation and authorisation of Project Budgets.
• Maintain development budgets within Coins and Bills of Quantities.
• Manage RSL valuations and attend relevant on-site meetings.
• Cost Monitoring & Reporting: Track and explain all cost movements within project valuations.
• Manage contractor, subcontractor, and consultant orders, payments, variations and dayworks.
• Review variations on joint venture or third-party schemes, liaising with the Technical Project Manager as needed.
• Conduct monthly site valuations based on budgeted costs.
• Complete the full CVR process and present findings in monthly finance meetings.
• Produce Cost-to-Complete reports and ensure budgets are accurate and up to date.
• Forecast final accounts and present cost-to-complete outcomes.
• General Duties: Maintain an understanding of all relevant codes of practice and legislation, including Building Regulations, NHBC and HSE requirements.
• Attend pre-start, pre-tender, specification and other key meetings.
• Maintain accurate records across Coins, Excel and other systems.
• Carry out regular site visits to support commercial functions.
• Undertake any additional duties as required by the Senior Commercial Manager.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC standards and Health & Safety requirements.
• Industry-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or similar).
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders in a commercial construction environment.
• IT proficient, ideally with experience using COINS or similar construction management software.

Inclusivity & Equal Opportunities

Our client is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring fair opportunities for individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum criteria and declare a disability will be guaranteed an interview.