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Senior Quantity Surveyor Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Residential New Build Location: Nottingham Salary: Up to 80,000 per annum (DOE) Additional: Company Car or car allowance Job Type: Full-time - Permanent Linsco are delighted to be working alongside our client, who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in high-volume residential house building, looking to take responsibility for the commercial management of a number of developments. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will work closely with the wider commercial and construction teams to manage costs, maximise profitability and ensure developments are delivered in line with budgets, programmes and business objectives. Key Duties: Take responsibility for the commercial management of designated residential developments. Monitor and manage build and infrastructure costs, cash flow, variations and budgets at site and plot level. Prepare and review monthly valuations, cost reports and commercial forecasts. Procure subcontract trades in line with company procedures, ensuring competitive pricing and best value. Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure contractual requirements are met. Work closely with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and manage potential cost overruns. Provide detailed cost and budget analysis throughout the build programme. Support the development and agreement of site start programmes and timescales. Attend regular subcontractor meetings to review performance and commercial progress. Produce commercial reports and KPI updates for the Commercial Director. Ensure all commercial processes, expenditure and reporting comply with company policies and procedures. Required Skills & Experience: Proven Quantity Surveying experience within a high-volume residential housebuilding environment. Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial procedures and surveying practices. Good understanding of build methods, sequencing and their financial implications. Strong commercial and financial management skills. Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and valuations. Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider commercial team. What They Offer: Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience Company car or car allowance of over 5k Discretionary bonus scheme 26 days annual leave + bank holidays Company pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Scheme Share Purchase Plan High Street and retail discounts Ongoing training, development and genuine career progression opportunities If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in residential housebuilding and are interested in joining a growing and established developer, please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco for further information. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV. Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected. Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

The Company: We are working with a well-established, family-owned building contractor. They specialise in public sector works undertaking education, health & commercial projects from £200k - £2m. They workload is varied and whilst primarily refurbishments they are now securing new build schemes at higher values for key local clients. They are big believers on progression from within, they routinely employ apprentices and have a base of directly employed, capable trades & labour. The company holds exciting further expansion plans which will lead to on-going progression and development opportunities. The Role: They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team; they have secured a number of schemes across Merseyside & Lancashire, again for public sector bodies. Reporting in to an experienced Commercial Director you will work closely with the operations and technical teams to help reach a successful commercial outcome on the projects. General responsibilities will include the following; Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes, Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities, Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Manager, Good working knowledge of and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement, Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account, Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts, To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures, Maintain a close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project and Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety. You: Ideally, they would like to recruit a Quantity Surveyor who has worked for a main contractor on JCT contracts. You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England daily this will primarily be an office based role with site visits. You will be IT literate. Very contractually aware with good knowledge of Construction Contracts. Rewards: An attractive salary & surrounding package will be on offer to reward endeavour. You ll be joining a well-established, regional contractor with a solid, varied forward order book. The chance to play a pivotal role in the success of a privately owned contractor with reasonable, achievable growth targets.