Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Project: 20m + Various residential housing developments (80 - 100 + units)
Location: West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Commercial Manager

Why Join?

• Long term opportunity with a well established residential housebuilder
• 5.5k car allowance or company car
• Annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

What We're Looking For

Relevant Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• RICS / working towards - desirable however is not essential

Experience:

• Proven history of successfully working on various residential / mixed-tenure new build development projects
• Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working for a market leading construction contractor or subcontractor operating as a Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyor

Key Skills:

• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Budget management and cost control expertise
• Confident negotiation and subcontract management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong IT and numerical ability
• Analytical, methodical and detail-focused approach
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Effective team player with mentoring capability

About the Company

Our client is a distinguished leader in the UK construction and housebuilding industry, backed by over 150 years of expertise in delivering exceptional homes and community focused developments. Renowned for their trusted brands, the company excels in creating a diverse range of properties, from affordable housing to luxury residences. As a responsible developer, their mission is to collaborate closely with partners to deliver sustainable homes, foster thriving communities, and generate meaningful social value. Operating across 26 regions, they are committed to leaving a lasting, positive legacy in every project they undertake.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for residential developments across West Yorkshire. You will manage multiple sites concurrently, working closely with construction, technical and land teams to ensure developments are delivered efficiently, commercially and in line with programme expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple residential developments
• Support, mentor and manage assistant and junior surveyors
• Attend design, development and project meetings to advise on cost implications
• Manage procurement strategies and tender processes
• Prepare and analyse tender returns and construction cost reports
• Establish start-on-site budgets and ongoing cost forecasts
• Negotiate subcontract packages and place orders within budget
• Manage variations, development changes and purchaser extras
• Monitor and report all cost movements and financial performance
• Prepare CVRs, valuations, cost-to-complete and cash flow forecasts
• Manage subcontractor payments, applications and final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting systems
• Provide commercial advice to site teams and senior management
• Ensure financial controls and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Support recruitment, development reviews and succession planning within the team
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the wider business