Quantity Surveyor New Build Housing

Staffordshire/Hybrid

£45,000 -55,000 + Car/allowance + bonus

Perm Role

Due to continued growth within the team my client, a largely successful privately owned developer is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Staffordshire reporting into the Commercial Manager. This role will be covering sites largely in the East Midlands and West Midlands.

Role Summary

To oversee the procurement and cost management for residential developments, ensuring efficient budgeting, cost control, and profitability. This role involves developing site start budgets, managing sub-contract processes, and collaborating closely with build and site teams to support the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the procurement of sub-contract orders for new developments, including sending out inquiries, reviewing bids, and securing optimal trades for each project.

Work closely with site teams to address any project issues.

Use the COINs database to generate monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), ensure cost-to-complete accuracy, and manage commercial budgets in line with accounting schedules.

Oversee sub-contractors to ensure full adherence to project specifications.

Uphold the 5-Star Builder status by ensuring high customer care standards throughout project execution.

Skills and Experience

Minimum 2 years in a similar Quantity Surveyor role, with at least 3 years in the residential construction industry.

Strong analytical approach to identifying and managing project costs, risks, and opportunities.

Experience with the COINS system

Passion for residential developments and a deep understanding of project requirements.

For more information, please apply with an up to date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.