Senior Quantity Surveyor \n\nProject: £20m + Various residential housing developments (80 - 100 + units)\n Location: West Yorkshire\n Job Type: Permanent\n Reporting into: Commercial Manager\n\nWhy Join?\n\nLong term opportunity with a well established residential housebuilder\n£5.5k car allowance or company car\nAnnual bonus\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysWhat We're Looking For\n\nRelevant Qualifications:\n\nDegree in Quantity Surveying\nRICS / working towards - desirable however is not essentialExperience:\n\nProven history of successfully working on various residential / mixed-tenure new build development projects\nExtensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working for a market leading construction contractor or subcontractor operating as a Senior / Lead Quantity SurveyorKey Skills:\n\nStrong commercial and financial acumen\nBudget management and cost control expertise\nConfident negotiation and subcontract management skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication\nStrong IT and numerical ability\nAnalytical, methodical and detail-focused approach\nAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities\nEffective team player with mentoring capabilityAbout the Company\n\nOur client is a distinguished leader in the UK construction and housebuilding industry, backed by over 150 years of expertise in delivering exceptional homes and community focused developments. Renowned for their trusted brands, the company excels in creating a diverse range of properties, from affordable housing to luxury residences. As a responsible developer, their mission is to collaborate closely with partners to deliver sustainable homes, foster thriving communities, and generate meaningful social value.

Operating across 26 regions, they are committed to leaving a lasting, positive legacy in every project they undertake.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for residential developments across West Yorkshire. You will manage multiple sites concurrently, working closely with construction, technical and land teams to ensure developments are delivered efficiently, commercially and in line with programme expectations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the commercial management of multiple residential developments\nSupport, mentor and manage assistant and junior surveyors\nAttend design, development and project meetings to advise on cost implications\nManage procurement strategies and tender processes\nPrepare and analyse tender returns and construction cost reports\nEstablish start-on-site budgets and ongoing cost forecasts\nNegotiate subcontract packages and place orders within budget\nManage variations, development changes and purchaser extras\nMonitor and report all cost movements and financial performance\nPrepare CVRs, valuations, cost-to-complete and cash flow forecasts\nManage subcontractor payments, applications and final accounts\nMaintain accurate commercial records and reporting systems\nProvide commercial advice to site teams and senior management\nEnsure financial controls and procedures are adhered to at all times\nSupport recruitment, development reviews and succession planning within the team\nCarry out any other reasonable duties required to support the wider business