Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - House builder

Location - Liverpool / North West

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing house builder delivering high-quality new-build residential developments across the North West. The business has built a strong reputation for creating well-designed homes and successful residential communities, with a focus on quality, commercial control, programme, and customer satisfaction.

Due to continued growth and an expanding development pipeline, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of residential developments from initial viability and procurement through to completion and final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing the commercial performance of residential developments

Preparing and monitoring budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and financial reports

Managing the procurement of subcontractor and supplier packages

Negotiating competitive rates and securing best value across developments

Monitoring build costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments, and final accounts

Reviewing project expenditure against budgets and agreed cost plans

Working closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, Buyers, and other operational teams

Supporting the pre-construction and development teams with cost planning and feasibility

Monitoring project progress and ensuring commercial targets are achieved

Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting to senior management

Building strong relationships with subcontractors and key supply chain partners

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Quantity Surveyor will have:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within house building or residential construction

Strong understanding of residential development and house building processes

Experience managing commercial performance across multiple housing developments

Strong knowledge of cost control, procurement, forecasting, and subcontract management

Excellent understanding of build costs and residential construction methodology

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Excellent numerical and analytical abilities

Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills

Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageous

Ability to manage multiple developments and competing deadlines

What's on Offer

£45,000 - £70,000 salary

Excellent benefits package

Opportunity to join a growing and established house builder

Exposure to a strong pipeline of residential developments

Genuine commercial responsibility across multiple schemes

Long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to work closely with senior management and the wider development team

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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