Quantity Surveyor – Housebuilding

Overview

In this role you will manage the commercial and financial aspects of new-build housing projects, ensuring delivery within budget and timescales. You will work with site teams and the wider commercial function to drive cost control, procurement, and accurate reporting. The position sits within a stable regional developer, offering opportunities to own the commercial outcomes of schemes. You will contribute to a growing build programme and strengthen relationships with subcontractors and partners. This role suits a commercially-minded QS seeking impact and progression in residential construction.

Pay / Benefits

• car/allowance
• benefits package

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial duties across multiple new-build housing projects
• Prepare cost plans, BOQs, tender enquiries, and subcontract procurement packages
• Carry out valuations, cost reporting, forecasting, and CVRs
• Assess and manage variations, compensation events, and contractual matters
• Collaborate with site teams to monitor progress, quality, and commercial performance
• Maintain accurate records and produce monthly commercial reports
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Support budgeting, estimating, and cost analysis for the wider commercial function

Key requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding, residential development, or main contracting
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT experience preferred)
• Confident in managing multiple packages from procurement through to final account
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with site teams, design teams, and key stakeholders
• Degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (preferred)

• communication
• negotiation
• analytical thinking
• cost planning
• BOQs
• tender enquiries

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