Senior Quantity Surveyor – Housebuilding Excellent Scope for Development Strong Project pipeline with sales Excellent package Local projects (Devon) We’re looking for a sharp, proactive Commercial Manager to lead the commercial and surveying responsibilities for large-scale sites, ensuring cost control, managing budgets, and driving value engineering. This is an exciting, fast-paced role at the heart of our operations, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality homes at the best possible cost. As part of our Commercial team (Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Material Buyers), you’ll be responsible for managing costs across multiple sites (200 units), preparing tenders, controlling budgets, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. You’ll work closely with sub-contractors, manage procurement processes, and support your team with training and mentorship. Key Responsibilities: * Control cost procedures, manage budgets, and ensure valuations are accurate and up-to-date. * Lead value engineering to ensure projects remain cost-effective while meeting design objectives. * Prepare reports and financial documents, and present commercial positions at project meetings. * Oversee procurement, sub-contractor management, and ensure compliance with Group policies. * Train, mentor, and manage your team, helping them grow and thrive in their roles. * Stay ahead of the market with knowledge of new materials, methods, and regulations (NHBC, Building Regs, etc.). * Collaborate with teams across departments to maintain project budgets and timelines. What You’ll Need: * HND qualification (or higher) in a relevant field and a valid CSCS card. * Proven experience in a similar role (ideally as a Quantity Surveyor in housebuilding). * Strong knowledge of current market rates, construction methods, and regulations. * Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets and valuations effectively. * Strong IT skills, including project management and payment systems (e.g., COINS). * Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-moving environment. * Leadership experience, with the ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team. * Solid understanding of cost control, budgeting, and value engineering processes. If you’re looking for a dynamic role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and help us deliver the best homes at the best value, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now