Senior Quantity Surveyor – Maximize Value & Profit

Eric Wright; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Pension contributions

Health plans

Onsite gym

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Eric Wright Group is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and cash flow across multiple sites, ensuring value and profitability. The role focuses on cost control, CVR reporting, and commercial governance within a growing Applethwaite Homes division.

You will negotiate terms with subcontractors and suppliers, collaborate with site and technical teams, and drive cost-saving opportunities while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial role with strong cost control
• Excellent negotiation skills with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Commercial mindset with focus on driving value and profitability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to challenge costs
• Ability to manage multiple developments and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach across departments to achieve shared goals
• Strong reporting skills to present commercial information clearly
• Proactive, organised and detail-focused in daily work
• Commitment to health, safety, wellbeing and compliance
• Team-oriented attitude with drive to deliver high-quality results

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project costs, budgets and cash flow to keep development on track
• Manage and monitor cost movements, variations and financial performance
• Procure subcontractors and materials, negotiating terms while meeting programme targets
• Produce accurate CVR reports and provide financial forecasting
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and challenge spend with ops teams
• Assess and price customer extras and ensure timely processing
• Collaborate with site, technical and wider teams to drive performance
• Attend meetings and provide commercial advice for key decisions
• Maintain accurate commercial records and day-to-day admin support
• Champion health, safety and environmental standards

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

Multi-site management

Stakeholder comms

Team collaboration

Proactive

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Eric Wright Group is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and cash flow across multiple sites, ensuring value and profitability. The role focuses on cost control, CVR reporting, and commercial governance within a growing Applethwaite Homes division.

You will negotiate terms with subcontractors and suppliers, collaborate with site and technical teams, and drive cost-saving opportunities while upholding health and safety standards.