Allison Homes

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location : Central Regional Office, Hampton, Peterborough Reports to: Commercial Manager Hours: Full time, Permanent About the Role: At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the Central and East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone. We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success. In line with our ambitious growth strategy, we are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our Commercial Team in our Central region. This key position will oversee cost management, procurement strategy, and overall commercial performance across our developments. You will also provide leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues while supporting strategic planning and commercial reporting initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead on cost planning, budgeting, and commercial management for a flagship development, ensuring profitability, value for money, and quality standards. Provide strategic commercial support to the Commercial Manager, contributing to the region s financial performance and long-term planning. Take ownership of subcontract procurement, including preparing tender documentation, conducting analysis, negotiating terms, and finalising appointments. Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors in their professional development, offering guidance and reviews. Provide commercial input during land acquisition, design development, and value engineering exercises to ensure schemes are commercially viable. Maintain budget control throughout project lifecycles, managing cost variations, forecasting, and reporting against key financial KPIs. Attend and lead regular site and commercial review meetings, supporting effective collaboration between commercial, technical, and construction teams. Attend progress meetings with third parties/clients, ensuring terms of the contract as well as financial targets are met. Analyse and evaluate subcontractor performance, participating in supplier reviews and contributing to the development of preferred supplier relationships. Ensure full compliance with internal procedures, external regulations, NHBC/LABC requirements, and industry best practices. Champion continual improvement and innovation in procurement, cost management, and commercial reporting processes. Support in resolving disputes, final accounts, and contract administration in line with legal and business requirements. Contribute to and present monthly and quarterly commercial reports and forecasts to senior management. Qualifications and Experience Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, ideally within the housebuilding or residential development sector. Deep understanding of quantity surveying, cost control, subcontract management, and commercial reporting. Proven experience in cost planning, procurement, and contract administration. Experience managing multiple developments concurrently and working with cross-functional project teams. Establish, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, Registered Providers (RPs), and consultants across the Central region to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior colleagues. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Commercially astute with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities. Proficient in relevant IT systems (ideally COINS or similar commercial management software), MS Excel, and reporting tools. Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field (HNC, HND, BSc) preferred. Member of or working towards RICS or equivalent professional body desirable. Full UK driving licence. A commitment to and ability to role model Allison Homes values Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance. This list is not exhaustive. The benefit package for this role includes : Competitive salary. Discretionary Bonus Scheme. Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme). 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service). Pension Scheme. Group Life Assurance. Group Income Protection Scheme. Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme. Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan. Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Allison Homes, please do not hesitate to apply.

Senior Finance Manager Location : Central Region Reports to: Financial Director Hours: Full time, Permanent About the Role: At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone. We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion. The Central Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial health and performance of the business. This is a key regional leadership role, responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department, ensuring strong governance, and delivering accurate and timely reporting. The Senior Finance Manager deputises for the Finance Director , providing critical insight and leadership support at both regional and Group level. As a member of the regional Senior Management Team, the Senior Finance Manager works closely with the Board and departmental leaders to drive commercial performance, ensure financial compliance, strong controls within the regions including providing financial management information to support decision making in the region and support sustainable business growth. Financial Reporting & Control Prepare and present monthly Management Accounts, including balance sheet and cash Prepare year-end packs and liaise with external auditors. Maintain robust financial records and ensure timely submission of all Group and statutory reporting. Leadership & Department Management Manage the day-to-day running of the Finance Department, deputising for the Finance Director when required. Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve issues raised by the Finance team. Build strong relationships across the business to support smooth workflow and delivery of the 5 year plan Line-manage and develop the regional finance team, assisting with recruitment as the team grows to support the region s expansion strategy Commercial & Strategic Support Take full ownership of regional budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and deadlines. Provide critical financial input at Board meetings, valuation reviews, Build Sales meetings, and Housing Association/External Review meetings. Review and challenge site appraisals, cost-to-complete forecasts and margin reporting. Contribute to strategic decision-making, problem-solving and performance improvement initiatives. Lead the creation of board slides, PDP meeting minutes, and management packs. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with VAT, SDLT and other tax obligations relating to land and property transactions. Review and maintain COINS procedures, ensuring integrity of data and system controls. Support end-of-quarter and year-end reporting requirements in line with Group deadlines. Identify and implement improvements to systems and financial processes across the region. This list is not exhaustive. Skills, Knowledge, Experience Essential: Excellent verbal and written presentation skills High level of interpersonal skills Experience of delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting Experience of budgeting, cost control and management reporting Proven management skills Able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically. Have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Must be organised and able to manage their time effectively. Demonstrate drive and energy in delivering high performance and keeping team focused on business results Desirable: Knowledge of people management tools and techniques e.g. talent mapping; succession planning etc Experience of managing staff House Building/Construction experience COINS system experience Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail and accuracy. House-building or construction industry experience preferred Education and Qualifications Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA). Knowledge of COINS or similar ERP systems. Advanced Excel skills; confident using Microsoft Office. Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail and accuracy. The benefit package for this role includes : Competitive salary. Discretionary Bonus Scheme. Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme). 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service). Pension Scheme. Group Life Assurance. Group Income Protection Scheme. Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme. Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan. Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Allison Homes, please do not hesitate to apply.

Quantity Surveyor Location : South West region (offices in Tiverton and Bristol) Reports to: Head of Commercial Hours: Full time, Permanent About the Role: At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the Central and East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone. We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for managing costs relating to residential developments, with the focus being to minimise costs on projects whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. In this role you will be involved from inception, right through to completion. This will include budget control, procurement of sub-contractors, arranging valuation reports, and providing support to the commercial and site teams. You will be dedicated to building excellence through efficient and value-based procurement programs. Key Responsibilities Responsible for producing, managing and forecasting build costs for our developments as well as ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. In particular, you will have responsibility for sub-contract procurement, payments & valuations. Awareness of new materials and methods of construction along with a sound knowledge of the latest regulations, codes of practice and NHBC and LABC requirements is important. You will be expected to contribute to design concepts to ensure designs fall within budget, and to complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development. Responsible for liaising with relevant departments in order to prepare/compile the Site Start budget in readiness for the commencement of construction and marketing of the site. Preparation of tenders, and procurement of subcontract trades is a key part of the role. You will also be responsible for managing the payment process for subcontractors, supporting members of the payments team in ensuring payments are made in accordance with agreed payment terms. In conjunction with the site management team, you will be required to attend subcontract performance review meetings with subcontractors as and when required. You will be responsible for maintaining budget control throughout the development, managing cost overruns within contingency levels. When evaluating and agreeing variations and instructions, you must always be aware of budgetary constraints, ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations that are in excess of respective allowances. Preparation, analysis and presentation of reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis is an integral part of the role, as is attendance at management team/department meetings, which may be held at various locations outside of the workplace. Qualifications and Experience Experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor within the housebuilding industry preferred. In-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of quantity surveying and contractual procedures ideally within the housebuilding industry. Familiarity with material procurement and/or cost estimation for new developments would be advantageous. Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to compile, interpret and present data for the preparation of budgets and valuations. Articulate and calm under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively as part of a team or in isolation and manage external working relationships. Able to contribute to the resolution of disputes. Organised and self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of projects. Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment. The ability to work on own initiative. Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers. The ability to embrace and role model our company values Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance. A full driving licence. This list is not exhaustive. The benefit package for this role includes : Competitive salary. Discretionary Bonus Scheme. Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme). 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service). Pension Scheme. Group Life Assurance. Group Income Protection Scheme. Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme. Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan. Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Allison Homes, please do not hesitate to apply.