Dandara Isle Of Man, Scotland, United Kingdom
Quantity Surveyor
Join Dandara’s long‑established Isle of Man team in a key commercial leadership role, managing cost control, procurement strategy, and financial performance across one or more high‑profile residential and mixed‑use developments.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of commercial management across projects and prepare initial site budgets.
* Prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts.
* Lead procurement strategy and subcontractor negotiations.
* Manage and report cost control, forecasts, and risks.
* Provide commercial input at land, technical, and design stages.
* Chair subcontract pre‑order meetings and prepare minutes.
* Prepare subcontract documentation.
* Handle subcontract payments, variation claims and final account settlement.
* Coordinate with contractors on site.
* Conduct site visits and inspections.
* Liaise with external consultants regarding cost issues.
* Pay utility services as required.
* Obtain risk assessments, method statements and safety documentation from subcontractors.
* Take off and schedule materials for buyers’ ordering.
* Prepare monthly cost reports for submission to Directors.
* Prepare external valuations for finance reporting and funding agreements.
* Provide continuous financial advice throughout the project to the Site Management team.
* Attend Project Review meetings.
* Ensure cost control on site throughout the development programme to completion.
* Maintain site files and records.
* Ensure correct cost coding of project costs.
Qualifications
* Experience as a quantity surveyor running multiple sites, with excellent communication and time‑management skills.
* Degree in Surveying or a related discipline.
Why join Dandara?
Since 1988, Dandara has been designing and building award‑winning homes and commercial properties. With over 12,000 properties delivered across the UK and Isle of Man, and more than 100 industry awards, we’re proud of our commitment to quality, value and service.
Benefits
* Competitive salary/package depending on experience.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
* Private medical insurance.
* Life assurance (3× salary, with option to increase to 4×).
* Employee assistance programme.
* Discounts on a range of retailers, restaurants, leisure providers and more.
* Cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle schemes.
Recruitment Agencies
Please do not send unsolicited CVs or contact Dandara staff regarding vacancies unless you are an appointed agency. Any unsolicited CVs will be considered the property of Dandara and no fees will be payable.
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Construction
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