Senior Quantity Surveyor – Housing Development
Location: North West
We are working with a leading national housebuilder to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of multiple housing projects from land acquisition to completion. This is a key role for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of project costs, procurement, and financial control across a diverse portfolio of developments.
Key Responsibilities
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Full commercial management of housing projects, including preparation and monitoring of budgets and prime costs.
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Calculate and reconcile all costs related to developments, including house pricing, labour, site operations, and remediation.
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Produce detailed cost budgets, phased development reconciliations, and profit analyses.
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Implement value engineering strategies to optimise efficiency and project profitability.
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Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, variation orders, dayworks, and final account settlements.
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Support Customer Services and surveying teams with commercial guidance, pricing, and cost control.
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Monitor, report, and explain cost movements, ensuring savings and excesses are highlighted.
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Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC standards, CDM, and other industry requirements.
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Attend site regularly to provide commercial support and maintain accurate financial reporting.
Experience & Qualifications
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Extensive experience in quantity surveying within the house-building or construction sector.
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Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, Health & Safety, and CDM.
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Professional qualification and preferably membership of RICS or CIOB.
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Excellent commercial, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Proficiency with cost management systems (COINS preferred) and IT literate.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits including pension contributions, private healthcare, life insurance, and retail discounts.
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Employee share schemes, car leasing options and discounted home purchase schemes.
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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A supportive and inclusive culture where your expertise makes a real impact.
If you are a senior quantity surveying professional ready to take ownership of multiple developments and drive commercial success, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join a leading housebuilder and take the next step in your career.