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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor 

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham

Company: 5-star UK housebuilder

Salary & Package: £60,000 - £70,000 + package

Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity 

An established and growing residential developer is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support housing developments across the Central region. With a strong pipeline of projects and a focus on delivering well-designed, sustainable homes, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the commercial delivery of multiple developments. Working closely with the wider project team, you'll be responsible for helping to drive commercial performance and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

As a Senior QS, you will take responsibility for:

Managing subcontract procurement processes to ensure best value and cost-effective project delivery
Overseeing subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, contra charges, and final accounts
Producing and maintaining project cost reports, forecasts, cashflow updates, and cost value reconciliations
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across housing developments
Supporting value engineering initiatives in collaboration with design, technical, and construction teams
Carrying out regular site visits to review project progress, subcontractor performance, and valuations
Administering affordable housing contracts and ensuring all subcontractor compliance checks are completed
Assisting with the resolution of subcontract disputes and maintaining strong commercial controls throughout the project lifecycle
 
 As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will need: 

A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience
Previous experience working for a residential developer or within the housebuilding sector
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, subcontract management, and cost control
Experience managing mixed-tenure residential developments
A solid understanding of standard forms of contract including JCT and trade contracts
The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and programmes accurately
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word, with knowledge of COINS being advantageous
A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills
Full UK driving licence
 
 What is on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities. You'll be part of a supportive commercial team, managing exciting residential developments with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. The package includes a competitive salary, bonus scheme, car allowance, enhanced pension, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement, holiday buy scheme, and access to an employee assistance programme.

To Apply

If you would like more information on the Senior QS role or any other commercial roles, please apply direct or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Midlands office or speak to Kelly on (phone number removed)

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