Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction Resources Limited.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the housing sector is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to oversee multiple new build projects across the North West. This role offers the chance to manage the full commercial side of projects, from land acquisition to final accounts, within a supportive team environment. With a focus on affordable homes, the company provides a strong pipeline of work and excellent job security. Ideal candidates will have a solid QS background, be proficient in COINS and MS Excel, and possess strong negotiation skills. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Matched pension scheme

Support with professional development

Qualifications

• Solid background as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally in housing or groundworks.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs across new build housing developments.
• Prepare tender packages and negotiate with subcontractors.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage budgets.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Tender Preparation

Negotiation Skills

Budget Management

Value Engineering

Tools

COINS

MS Excel

Job description

I'm recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a really solid and growing volume-housebuilder working across the North West. They’re busy with a lot of traditional-build sites focused on affordable homes, so if you're looking for a company with a strong pipeline and good job security, this is worth a look.

They need someone who can confidently manage a few live jobs at once – overseeing the full commercial side from land acquisition right through to final accounts. You’ll be part of a commercial team, but given the freedom to manage your sites properly without micro-management.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Managing costs across multiple new build housing developments
• Preparing tender packages and negotiating with subcontractors
• Managing subcontractor payments, variations, and final accounts
• Keeping on top of budgets, CVRs and forecasts
• Working closely with technical, construction and sales teams to keep projects moving smoothly
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and value engineering when needed
• Helping out with land viability assessments and providing commercial input early doors

Ideally they’re looking for;

You’ll need a solid background as a QS, ideally within housing or groundworks (meaning you’ll have good awareness of the likes of Building regs, NHBC reqs & wider HSE issues and standards which impact on commercial matters.

You’ll be comfortable working through the full project lifecycle whilst being proficient with COINS & MS Excel & wider packages.

They’re open on whether you’re already running your own jobs or stepping up into that responsibility.

Package includes:

• Competitive salary (they’re happy to tailor somewhat depending on experience) up to £60,000 basic salary plus;
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Matched pension scheme
• Support with professional development and progression