3 jobs found

Senior Quantity Surveyor Housebuilding Long-Term large housing proejct - end 2029 We re looking for a sharp, proactive QS to lead the commercial and surveying responsibilities for a large-scale sites, ensuring cost control, managing budgets, and driving value engineering. This is an exciting, fast-paced role at the heart of our operations, where you ll play a key role in delivering high-quality homes at the best possible cost. As part of our Commercial team (Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Material Buyers), you ll be responsible for managing costs across multiple sites (200+ units), preparing tenders, controlling budgets, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. You ll work closely with sub-contractors, manage procurement processes, and support your team with training and mentorship. Key Responsibilities: Control cost procedures, manage budgets, and ensure valuations are accurate and up-to-date. Lead value engineering to ensure projects remain cost-effective while meeting design objectives. Prepare reports and financial documents, and present commercial positions at project meetings. Oversee procurement, sub-contractor management, and ensure compliance with Group policies. Train, mentor, and manage your team, helping them grow and thrive in their roles. Stay ahead of the market with knowledge of new materials, methods, and regulations (NHBC, Building Regs, etc.). Collaborate with teams across departments to maintain project budgets and timelines. What You ll Need: HND qualification (or higher) in a relevant field and a valid CSCS card. Proven experience in a similar role (ideally as a Quantity Surveyor in housebuilding). Strong knowledge of current market rates, construction methods, and regulations. Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets and valuations effectively. Strong IT skills, including project management and payment systems (e.g., COINS). Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-moving environment. Leadership experience, with the ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team. Solid understanding of cost control, budgeting, and value engineering processes. If you re looking for a dynamic role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and help us deliver the best homes at the best value, we d love to hear from you. Apply Now!

Estimator/Senior Estimator required to join my client, based on the outskirts of Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Estimating team for a leading Nationwide Contractor, with work within Housebuilding and Renewables. Permanent, full time role, mainly office based, with candidates required to have a minimum of 4 years post-grad experience and a full UK Driving License. For more details please get in touch.

Senior Estimator / Cost Planner Warrington - 65,000 - 80,000 + Package The Opportunity We are partnering with a well-established and expanding 40m turnover Developer / Contractor to recruit a Senior Estimator / Cost Planner to join their Warrington-based team. With a strong and growing pipeline, this is a key appointment within the Pre-Construction function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a pivotal role in shaping early-stage development decisions. The Role As a Senior Estimator, you will lead on cost planning and estimating activities from initial land appraisal through to tender stage, ensuring accuracy, commercial viability, and alignment with project objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead preparation of cost appraisals for new land opportunities Undertake detailed take-offs and produce comprehensive cost plans and feasibility studies Analyse drawings and specifications to develop accurate and competitive estimates Manage and contribute to tender submissions, including pricing strategies and documentation Work closely with Land, Technical, Design and Commercial teams Oversee and maintain cost databases and benchmarking information Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members where required About You Proven experience in a Senior Estimating or Cost Planning role Background within housebuilding, development or main contracting Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies Relevant qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent) Advanced proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Desirable Experience Strong new-build housing exposure Wider construction sector tendering experience What you get in return Competitive salary of 65,000 - 80,000 Comprehensive benefits package Key role within a growing and stable pre-construction team Opportunity to influence early-stage project and land decisions Long-term progression within a well-backed contractor/developer 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. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM