Wakefield
New build Housing
£50,000 – £55,000 Plus package
Permanent
TSR Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a 5-star housing developer with a presence across Yorkshire. This developer has an excellent reputation for the quality of its product and the service they provide. Due to growth and new developments due to start, an experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to join the successful and established commercial team based in Wakefield.
An excellent opportunity for a new build housing experienced Quantity Surveyor, looking to establish a career with a well-established and secure developer.
The Role:
Maintain effective cost-control processes, ensuring all commercial activities comply with Group policies, procedures
Prepare all required commercial reports, budgets, valuations, and cash flow analyses accurately and on schedule
Manage budgets, valuations, final cost forecasts, and cost–value reconciliations, maintaining strict control of costs and contingencies across the development
Lead value engineering and support conceptual design/options to ensure proposals remain within budget and deliver best value
Procure subcontractors, goods, and materials in line with Group procedures, including tendering, producing recommendations, and processing orders, payments, and variations via COINS
Evaluate, negotiate, and agree variations and instructions, ensuring compliance with budget allowances and securing required approvals
Liaise closely with site teams and subcontractors to maximise productivity, resolve commercial issues, and present the commercial position at project and divisional valuation meetings
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction methods, regulations, codes of practice, and NHBC/HSE requirements, undertaking any additional duties as required by senior commercial management
The Person:
Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card and broad experience within the housebuilding sector
Coins experience highly favourable but not essential
Strong understanding of current market conditions, rates, and cost drivers, with the ability to manage cost-to-complete across all trades
Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, capable of analysing, interpreting, and presenting data for budgets, valuations, and commercial reporting
Methodical, organised, and conscientious, consistently delivering high standards of accuracy and performance
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in commercial software such as project management, valuation, and payment systems
Clear, articulate, and credible communicator who performs effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments
Able to manage disputes, resolve cost issues, and work independently with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and Health & Safety requirements; supportive team player
Remuneration:
Competitive salary
Competitive bonus
Private medical
Company Car or allowance
TS Recruitment act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in construction and Residential recruitment and service UK
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year