Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Liverpool Merseyside
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Quantity Surveyor - Housebuilder
Location - Liverpool / North West
Salary/Package - £45,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is an established and growing housebuilder delivering high-quality new-build residential developments across the North West. The business has built a strong reputation for creating well-designed homes and successful residential communities, with a focus on quality, commercial control, programme, and customer satisfaction.
Due to continued growth and an expanding development pipeline, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of residential developments from initial viability and procurement through to completion and final account.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the commercial performance of residential developments
Preparing and monitoring budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and financial reports
Managing the procurement of subcontractor and supplier packages
Negotiating competitive rates and securing best value across developments
Monitoring build costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments, and final accounts
Reviewing project expenditure against budgets and agreed cost plans
Working closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, Buyers, and other operational teams
Supporting the pre-construction and development teams with cost planning and feasibility
Monitoring project progress and ensuring commercial targets are achieved
Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting to senior management
Building strong relationships with subcontractors and key supply chain partners
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding or residential construction
Strong understanding of residential development and housebuilding processes
Experience managing commercial performance across multiple housing developments
Strong knowledge of cost control, procurement, forecasting, and subcontract management
Excellent understanding of build costs and residential construction methodology
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent numerical and analytical abilities
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageous
Ability to manage multiple developments and competing deadlines
What's on Offer
£45,000 - £70,000 salary
Excellent benefits package
Opportunity to join a growing and established housebuilder
Exposure to a strong pipeline of residential developments
Genuine commercial responsibility across multiple schemes
Long-term career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to work closely with senior management and the wider development team
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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