Senior Quantity Surveyor
Building Careers UK
Manchester
£60,000 - £75,000 + Comprehensive Package
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a leading residential developer delivering high-quality new build housing schemes across the North West?
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor, although we would also welcome applications from ambitious Project Quantity Surveyors who have gained the right experience and are ready to progress into a more senior role.
The Role
Working as part of a well-established commercial team, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple residential developments from pre-construction through to final account.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing project costs and budgets
- Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
- Preparing and issuing subcontract packages
- Valuations, variations and cost reporting
- Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
- Producing CVRs and monthly forecasts
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting the delivery team to achieve programme and financial targets
- Final account negotiation and agreement
What We're Looking For
We are keen to speak with both established Senior Quantity Surveyors and experienced Project Quantity Surveyors who possess:
Essential Experience
- Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the residential construction sector
- Experience delivering new build housing developments
- Background working for a national or regional housebuilder
- Strong knowledge of traditional and timber frame housing construction methods
- Experience managing multiple live developments simultaneously
- Strong subcontract procurement and account management skills
- Excellent commercial awareness and cost control ability
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a wider commercial team
Ideal Experience
- Experience with developments ranging from 50 to 500+ units
- Exposure to mixed-tenure housing schemes
- Working knowledge of JCT contracts
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a highly successful and growing residential developer
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Strong pipeline of secured work
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Salary & Package
- £60,000 - £75,000 DOE
- Car Allowance or Company Car
- Annual Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Holiday Allowance
- Additional Company Benefits
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, or a Project Quantity Surveyor with strong new build housing experience ready to step up, we'd be interested in speaking with you.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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