Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 58,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Quantity Surveyor / Fund Monitor - Housebuilding
Location - Manchester / Hybrid
Salary/Package - £45,000 - £50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus
About the Company
Our client is an established and growing property developer and investment business with a strong track record of delivering high-quality residential developments. The business is continuing to expand its development and lending activity, working closely with smaller developers and assessing new residential schemes from initial proposal through to delivery.
This is an opportunity to join a small, young and growing team where the successful candidate will have significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact on the future direction of the business.
The Role
This is a combined Quantity Surveying and Fund Monitoring position, working closely with the lending team to assess and appraise new residential development opportunities.
You will be responsible for ensuring proposed schemes are commercially viable, properly costed, and capable of being delivered within the agreed budget before subsequently monitoring approved developments and managing the drawdown process.
Key responsibilities will include:
Carrying out commercial due diligence on proposed residential development schemes
Reviewing developer budgets to ensure they are realistic, comprehensive, and deliverable
Reviewing planning conditions, surveys, reports, specifications, and other project documentation
Assessing proposed construction costs and identifying potential risks
Reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations, including inclusions and exclusions
Completing material take-offs where required
Assessing whether proposed specifications comply with relevant Building Regulations, designs, and site restrictions
Providing final commercial approval on whether schemes can be delivered within the stated budget
Monitoring approved developments throughout the construction process
Visiting sites to assess progress, quality, and programme
Reviewing developer payment claims against actual progress on site
Producing drawdown certificates for approved developments
Managing the subsequent drawdown process for agreed funding
Managing a portfolio of approximately 3-5 developments at any one time
Working across developments at varying stages, from pre-development through to active construction
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding / residential construction
Experience undertaking site visits and assessing construction progress
Strong understanding of residential construction and development costs
Experience reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations
Ability to identify inclusions, exclusions, risks, and potential cost issues
Experience with material take-offs
Good understanding of construction specifications and Building Regulations
Strong commercial and analytical skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
COINS experience would be highly preferable
Strong attention to detail and ability to assess financial information critically
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple developments
Full UK driving licence
Travel & Working Pattern
The role offers a highly flexible working pattern, with approximately 3-4 days per month spent travelling to sites or working away.
Sites are typically located across the South of England, including Essex, Kent, Surrey, and the outer areas of London.
Travel can be structured flexibly, either as individual days or consolidated into blocks depending on the location and requirements of the developments.
Expenses & Allowances
£5,000 car allowance
Hotel accommodation reimbursed up to £150 per night
£50 nightly food and drink allowance
Car or train travel supported
45p per mile mileage reimbursement for the first 10,000 miles
Flexible approach to overnight stays and travel arrangements
What's on Offer
£45,000 - £50,000 basic salary
£5,000 car allowance
Discretionary bonus scheme
Standard pension contributions
Flexible hybrid working
Opportunity to combine Quantity Surveying, development appraisal, and fund monitoring
Exposure to a wide range of residential development schemes
Small, ambitious team with significant opportunity to influence the role
Long-term opportunity within a growing property and investment business
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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