Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Volume Housebuilding Location: Houghton le Spring Salary: £65,000 – £68,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance + Up to 10% Bonus Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take commercial lead on high-profile residential developments for one of the UK's leading 5-star housebuilders?

Acting on behalf of our client—a premier national volume housebuilder—we are seeking an astute and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established regional commercial team. In this role, you will take full commercial ownership across multiple active phases and upcoming sites—managing subcontractor procurement, driving cost efficiencies, leading monthly CVRs, and protecting margins from groundworks through to final accounts.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Accountability: Lead the financial management of high-volume residential schemes, ensuring strict adherence to regional development budgets and target profit margins. Procurement & Trade Packages: Prepare, issue, and analyze tender packages for trade contractors; lead pre-order negotiations and formal subcontract awards.

Cost Reporting & Forecasting: Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow projections, and margin reconciliations for regional leadership. Valuations & Payments: Assess subcontractor applications, issue payment notices, evaluate variations, and agree final accounts promptly and contractually.

Commercial Systems: Utilize industry-standard ERP platforms ( COINS ) to manage cost ledgers, purchase orders, and payment routines. Mentorship: Support and guide Assistant/Trainee Quantity Surveyors within the regional commercial team.

What We Are Looking For Residential Experience: Demonstrable track record managing commercial packages within private residential speculative housebuilding or major residential contracting. Cost Management Expertise: Proven ability to run sites commercially from procurement stage through to site completion and final accounts.

Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of COINS software is highly desirable. Commercial Acumen: In-depth understanding of standard forms of contract, current NHBC standards, and subcontract negotiation. Licence: Valid UK driving licence (essential for regular site visits).

Remuneration & Benefits Package Basic Salary: £65,000 – £68,000 per annum Car Allowance: £5,750 per annum Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 10% Pension Schem...

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