Quantity Surveyor - Residential
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-20014_1752227288 |
Summary
Quantity Surveyor - Housebuilder
Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Northampton (covering East Midlands based projects)
Company: One of the UK's biggest Housebuilders
Salary & Package: £55,000 - £65,000 + package (will pay more for exceptional candidates)
Quantity Surveyor Opportunity
My client is one of the UK's biggest housebuilders building quality homes nationwide. Due to a significant increase in key projects, the company is now looking for an experienced driven Quantity Surveyor to join their Southeast Midlands based Commercial Team to support a variety of residential developments. Reporting to the Senior QS/Commercial manager, you'll be instrumental in managing costs and securing the financial success of projects.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for:
- Preparing and managing detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts for residential projects
- Conducting regular valuations and cost reporting to track financial progress.
- Managing procurement processes and negotiating subcontractor and supplier contracts
- Identifying and mitigating financial risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborating closely with project managers, contractors, and clients to control costs.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual and company policies, and maintaining accurate cost reporting and documentation
Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
- HND qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent and a valid CSCS card
- Must have residential /housebuilder experience with a solid understanding of market conditions and rates.
- Strong commercial awareness and a good understand of budget management.
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Good IT skills and proficient with COINs and other relevant software
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to reconcile any potential cost disputes.
- Able to work independently and part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
What is on Offer?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a UK leading housebuilder involved in a multitude of large-scale projects who invest heavily in their staff. You will benefit from a salary of £55,000-£65,000 DOE, with further career progression opportunities. Other benefits include company car or cash allowance, generous bonus scheme, competitive medical cover, pension contributions and generous annual leave entitlement.
To Apply
If you would like more information on the Quantity Surveyor role or any other commercial roles, please apply direct or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Birmingham office and speak to Kelly Green on 01827211022.