Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential & Mixed‑Tenure Projects

About the role

We are supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder that delivers high‑quality residential and mixed‑tenure schemes across the North West. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will take full commercial ownership of projects, shaping a modern, high‑performing commercial function as the business expands under new ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of residential and mixed‑tenure schemes from pre‑construction to final account.
• Prepare and manage development budgets, cost plans, valuations, cost‑to‑completes and monthly cost reports.
• Lead procurement: develop scopes of work, tender packages, manage subcontract tendering and contract documentation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to ensure proposals align with budgets, buildability and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, proposing solutions that protect cost, quality and programme.
• Develop and maintain strong supply‑chain relationships, onboarding new subcontractors early in design.
• Provide regular site presence to monitor progress, validate spend and support the project team.
• Attend design team meetings, subcontractor progress meetings and internal commercial reviews.
• Handle client‑side commercial elements, valuing customer variations and preparing client extras quotations.

Required profile

• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying with 5+ years’ experience in housebuilding or residential development.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, subcontract management and financial reporting.
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced, growing environment.
• Proactive, self‑driven, solutions‑focused with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator able to work with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.

Required skills

• Cost planning
• Procurement
• Subcontract management
• Financial reporting

What we offer

• Salary £55,000‑£70,000 per year
• Company car or allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package