Quantity Surveyor in Bolton, Greater Manchester

Quantity Surveyor - Residential New Build
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary/Package: £60,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Job Type: Permanent

About the Company
Our client is an established residential construction business delivering high-quality new build housing schemes across the North West.

With a strong track record of completed developments and a reputation for quality, reliability and value, the business works with developers, housing associations and private clients on traditional and design and build schemes.

Their portfolio covers private sale, affordable and social housing, and they are known for the quality of their homes and long-standing relationships with their clients, consultants and supply chain.

With a healthy pipeline of work secured, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a new build development of 30 houses in Bolton.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial management of a residential new build scheme from start on site through to completion and final account.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cost control, subcontract procurement, valuations and reporting. You will make sure the development is delivered profitably, on programme and within budget.

This is a hands-on, site-focused position. You will work closely with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager, design team, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to protect value and support delivery across every stage of the build.

The role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with a background in residential new build, housing or main contracting who enjoys running a scheme from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management & Cost Control

• Managing all commercial aspects of a 30-unit residential new build scheme from start on site to final account.
• Preparing and monitoring project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Producing monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flows and commercial reports.
• Preparing interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations and additional works.
• Maintaining risk and opportunity registers and protecting margin throughout the build.
• Negotiating and agreeing client and subcontract final accounts.

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Preparing subcontract tender packages and issuing enquiries.
• Evaluating tender returns, producing comparisons and carrying out compliance checks.
• Holding pre-let meetings and preparing subcontract orders.
• Assessing subcontract applications, issuing payment and pay less notices, and managing subcontract accounts.
• Procuring materials and building strong relationships with the supply chain.

Contract Administration & Project Support

• Administering contracts under JCT and other standard forms.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and plot schedules to identify cost and programme implications.
• Supporting value engineering to deliver cost savings without compromising quality.
• Attending site meetings, client meetings and regular site visits.
• Working closely with the site team to monitor progress against programme and budget.
• Mentoring and supporting junior or trainee surveyors where required.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential new build, housing or main contracting.
• Track record of managing the commercial side of housing developments through to final account.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts on traditional and design and build schemes.
• Experienced in subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Confident producing CVRs, forecasts, cash flows and commercial reports.
• Strong commercial awareness, with a proactive approach to protecting margin.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a related construction discipline would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000, depending on experience.
• Additional package.
• Permanent opportunity with an established residential construction business.
• Full commercial ownership of a new build housing development.
• A strong pipeline of residential schemes across the North West.
• A supportive, experienced team.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.

Apply Today
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of a residential new build development in Bolton.

If you have experience in residential new build, housing, social housing or main contracting, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris, at Building Careers UK for a confidential discussion.

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Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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