Senior Quantity Surveyor

Allison Homes; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housebuilder seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Central Regional Office in Peterborough. The role involves overseeing cost management, procurement strategy, and providing leadership to the team. Candidates should have substantial experience in quantity surveying, particularly in housebuilding. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, reflecting the company's values of Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion, and Performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

Simply Health Cash Plan

House purchase discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Deep understanding of quantity surveying, cost control, and subcontract management.
• Experience managing multiple developments concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting, and commercial management for flagship development.
• Provide strategic commercial support to the Commercial Manager.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Cost control

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field (HNC, HND, BSc)

Tools

COINS or similar commercial management software

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Central Regional Office, Hampton, Peterborough

Reports to: Commercial Manager

Hours: Full time, Permanent

About the Role

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award‑winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the Central and East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success.

In line with our ambitious growth strategy, we are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our Commercial Team in our Central region. This key position will oversee cost management, procurement strategy, and overall commercial performance across our developments. You will also provide leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues while supporting strategic planning and commercial reporting initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on cost planning, budgeting, and commercial management for a flagship development, ensuring profitability, value for money, and quality standards.
• Provide strategic commercial support to the Commercial Manager, contributing to the region's financial performance and long‑term planning.
• Take ownership of subcontract procurement, including preparing tender documentation, conducting analysis, negotiating terms, and finalising appointments.
• Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors in their professional development, offering guidance and reviews.
• Provide commercial input during land acquisition, design development, and value engineering exercises to ensure schemes are commercially viable.
• Maintain budget control throughout project lifecycles, managing cost variations, forecasting, and reporting against key financial KPIs.
• Attend and lead regular site and commercial review meetings, supporting effective collaboration between commercial, technical, and construction teams.
• Attend progress meetings with third parties/clients, ensuring terms of the contract as well as financial targets are met.
• Analyse and evaluate subcontractor performance, participating in supplier reviews and contributing to the development of preferred supplier relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with internal procedures, external regulations, NHBC/LABC requirements, and industry best practices.
• Champion continual improvement and innovation in procurement, cost management, and commercial reporting processes.
• Support in resolving disputes, final accounts, and contract administration in line with legal and business requirements.
• Contribute to and present monthly and quarterly commercial reports and forecasts to senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, ideally within the housebuilding or residential development sector.
• Deep understanding of quantity surveying, cost control, subcontract management, and commercial reporting.
• Proven experience in cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple developments concurrently and working with cross‑functional project teams.
• Establish, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, Registered Providers (RPs), and consultants across the Central region to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior colleagues.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficient in relevant IT systems (ideally COINS or similar commercial management software), MS Excel, and reporting tools.
• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field (HNC, HND, BSc) preferred.
• Member of or working towards RICS or equivalent professional body desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A commitment to and ability to role model Allison Homes' values - Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.

This list is not exhaustive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Allison Homes, please do not hesitate to apply.