Senior Quantity Surveyor – Multi‑Site Developments

Eric Wright Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced Paid Family Leave

Pension

Health plans

Onsite gym

Company Doctor

Mental Health support

EAP

Learning and development

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Eric Wright Group's Applethwaite Homes division seeks a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join our Preston team. You will manage costs, budgets and cash flow across developments, collaborating with site and design teams to maximise value while maintaining quality and safety.

Reporting to the Managing QS, you'll produce CVR reports, negotiate with subcontractors, and drive commercial performance across multiple plots.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role with cost management and financial control.
• Excellent negotiation skills with subcontractors/suppliers/internal stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with ability to drive value and profitability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to challenge costs.
• Ability to manage multiple developments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach across departments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive, organized and detail-focused.
• Commitment to health, safety, wellbeing and compliance.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude; drive to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project costs, budgets and cash flow, ensuring developments stay on track and deliver maximum value.
• Manage and monitor cost movements, variations and financial performance across multiple sites and plots.
• Procure subcontractors and materials, negotiating the best commercial terms while maintaining quality and programme targets.
• Produce accurate and timely CVR reports, providing clear commercial insight and financial forecasting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, challenge spend and support operational teams to mitigate potential overspends.
• Assess, price and manage customer extras, ensuring accurate costing and timely processing.
• Collaborate with site, technical and wider business teams to drive performance and achieve company objectives.
• Attend project and team meetings, providing expert commercial advice and contributing to key business decisions.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing and environmental standards, helping to create a safe and compliant working environment.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support the smooth running of day-to-day administrative activities.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-site management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

CostX

Job description

Eric Wright Group's Applethwaite Homes division seeks a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join our Preston team. You will manage costs, budgets and cash flow across developments, collaborating with site and design teams to maximise value while maintaining quality and safety.

Reporting to the Managing QS, you'll produce CVR reports, negotiate with subcontractors, and drive commercial performance across multiple plots.