Senior Quantity Surveyor (18-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

About the role

We are supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm to deliver high‑quality residential and mixed‑tenure schemes across the region. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial ownership of a major live scheme in Leeds on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Full commercial ownership of a major residential development in Leeds.
• Prepare and manage development budgets, cost plans, valuations and monthly cost reports.
• Lead procurement activities, including scopes, tender packages, tender lists, subcontract tendering and contract documentation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Work closely with design and technical teams to align proposals with budgets, buildability and value engineering.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, proposing solutions that protect cost and programme.
• Maintain strong supply‑chain relationships and onboard new subcontractors as required.
• Provide regular site presence to validate progress, spend and commercial accuracy.
• Attend design team meetings, subcontractor progress meetings and internal commercial reviews.
• Manage client‑side commercial elements, including customer variations and extra quotations.

Required profile

• Degree‑qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• 5+ years’ experience in housebuilding, residential development or mixed‑tenure schemes.
• Strong capability across cost planning, procurement, subcontract management and financial reporting.
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders and able to navigate complex commercial environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £70,000‑£80,000 per year.
• 18‑month fixed‑term contract with a strong likelihood of permanent placement.
• Opportunity to lead the commercial side of a high‑profile residential development.