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
Full commercial management of housing projects, including preparation and monitoring of budgets and prime costs.
Calculate and reconcile all costs related to developments, including house pricing, labour, site operations, and remediation.
Produce detailed cost budgets, phased development reconciliations, and profit analyses.
Implement value engineering strategies to optimise efficiency and project profitability.
Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, variation orders, dayworks, and final account settlements.
Support Customer Services and surveying teams with commercial guidance, pricing, and cost control.
Monitor, report, and explain cost movements, ensuring savings and excesses are highlighted.
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC standards, CDM, and other industry requirements.
Attend site regularly to provide commercial support and maintain accurate financial reporting.
Experience & Qualifications
Extensive experience in quantity surveying within the house-building or construction sector.
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, Health & Safety, and CDM.
Professional qualification and preferably membership of RICS or CIOB.
Excellent commercial, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficiency with cost management systems (COINS preferred) and IT literate.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits including pension contributions, private healthcare, life insurance, and retail discounts.
Employee share schemes, car leasing options and discounted home purchase schemes.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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