Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor Region:
North West Salary: £63,000 £ 70,000 Car/Allowance: £5,200 Bonus: 5% We are recruiting on behalf of our client , a FTSE 100 house builder with an outstanding reputation , delivering high-quality homes and thriving communities across the North West. If you love numbers, negotiation, and the satisfaction of a perfectly balanced budget, this role is your commercial playground.

The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, youll take full commercial command of multiple housing projects from concept to completion. Youll steer cost planning, influence land decisions, champion value engineering, and make sure every pound is working as hard as you do. Youll also be the commercial link ensuring Health & Safety information flows smoothlykeeping sites efficient, compliant, and on track. Primary Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Take full commercial ownership of multiple developments Calculate prime costs across labour, materials, remediation, and site ops Manage and reconcile infrastructure budgets Deliver detailed cost budgets to Site Managers Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise profit and efficiency Maintain and price Bills of Quantities Prepare Site Budgets for sign-off Oversee adoption of public works Housing Association & Contract Support Assist in finalising HA contracts Handle valuations and attend on-site progress meetings Manage closed contract provisions and orders Customer Service Collaboration Provide commercial support on defects Recover costs where applicable under contract agreements Manage subcontract pricing for customer upgrade options Land Appraisal & Estimating Review new land opportunities and assess site constraints Prepare estimates for all prime costs Use COINS to produce thorough feasibility studies Cost Monitoring & Reporting Apportion prime costs by plot and produce profit analysis Track subcontractor cost movements Procure subcontractors and manage payments, variations & final accounts Undertake monthly valuations and work-in-progress assessments Report savings and overspends to Directors Forecast final accounts with accuracy and confidence General Responsibilities Maintain strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC standards, HSE requirements Reconcile shared costs across business units Attend all relevant pre-start, concept, and project meetings Keep databases and systems up to date (COINS preferred) Visit sites regularly to support efficient project delivery What Youll Bring Solid QS experience in the house building sector Strong understanding of NHBC, Building Regulations & HSE Industry-related qualification Excellent negotiation and management skills Good contract law knowledge IT literate (COINS experience a plus) CIOB or RICS membership preferred What Our Client Offers Our client provides a warm, supportive culture with a packed benefits offeringincluding healthcare, life insurance, retail discounts, car allowance, pension contributions, bonus, and flexible benefits to tailor your package.

They invest heavily in training, development, and long-term progression, supporting you to grow your career your way.