Quantity Surveyor – Residential Projects | Leicester | Up to £50,000 + £5K Car Allowance
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team based in Leicester, working on high-quality residential timber frame developments across the East Midlands.
We’re looking for a commercially astute and motivated individual with a background in residential construction, ideally with timber frame experience. This is an office-based role with occasional travel to site, offering the chance to be a key part of a collaborative and supportive team.
What’s on Offer:
* Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
* Car Allowance: £5,000 per annum
* Bonus: Annual, dependent on company performance
* Holidays: 25 days per annum + option to purchase 5 additional days
* Health Insurance
* Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (37.5 hours/week)
* Flexible Working: Primarily office-based, with occasional remote working where needed
* Location: Leicester (ideally local candidates due to daily office attendance)
Key Responsibilities:
* Procurement and negotiation of subcontractor packages
* Liaising with technical and construction teams to ensure tender requirements are fully understood
* Conducting pre-let meetings with subcontractors
* Placing orders within budget and ensuring alignment with client specifications
* Managing multiple timber frame projects (typically 3–4 simultaneously) across the East Midlands
* Processing fortnightly/monthly subcontractor payments
* Attending site visits as required for valuations and client meetings
About You:
* Previous experience as a QS within the residential housing sector
* Familiarity with timber frame construction is highly desirable
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
* Confident working independently and as part of a team
* Based in or around Leicester for a manageable daily commute
* Full UK driving licence
Join a Growing Team
You’ll be part of a close-knit and expanding commercial department, working alongside a Trainee, Assistant, and Senior Quantity Surveyor, and reporting directly to the Commercial Manager. This is a great opportunity for a capable and committed QS to contribute to exciting residential projects and grow with a dynamic business.
Interested?
Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity.
To apply, please send your up to date CV to natalie@threcruit.co.uk
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