The Opportunity
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our small but ambitious Yorkshire team as the region continues to grow. The Yorkshire business currently has two live developments with a combined turnover of £11m in 2025, with plans to expand to six schemes and a £30m turnover by 2028.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands-on role within a growing regional business, contributing to pricing, tendering, and the commercial delivery of new affordable housing developments across Yorkshire.
Key Responsibilities
* Quantification and budgeting
* Financial reporting and cost monitoring
* JCT contract administration
* Cost management
* Risk and value management
* Contract negotiation
* Management of subcontractor relationships
Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead within the residential or housebuilding sector
* Experience gained through a similar role or via internal promotion
* Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials
* Excellent numerical, analytical, and IT skills
* Sound commercial and business awareness
* Good understanding of budget management
* Strong negotiation and networking abilities
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and respond constructively to feedback
* Strong teamwork skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach
* Willingness to work additional hours when required to meet business deadlines
Desirable
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
* Comfortable working in a small, fast-growing team environment
* Based within commutable distance of York
Salary & Benefits
* Salary and package dependent on experience
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Pension: 5% employee contribution + 3% employer contribution
* Salary sacrifice scheme available