Leeds
£70,000-£80,000 + Package
We're supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm, delivering high‑quality residential and mixed‑tenure schemes across the region. Under new ownership and guided by an experienced senior leadership team, the business is entering a new phase of growth with a strong pipeline of housing and future medium‑ to large‑scale developments.
To support a major live scheme in Leeds, we're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who can take full commercial ownership, bring structure, and provide confident leadership across cost, contracts and subcontract management. This is an 18‑month fixed‑term contract with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering the chance to step into a pivotal role on a high‑profile project and make a meaningful impact from day one.
You'll operate as the senior commercial lead on the project - managing budgets, valuations, variations, procurement and subcontractor accounts - while working closely with design, technical and operational teams to protect cost, quality and programme. We're looking for someone experienced, proactive and commercially astute, who can navigate complexity, maintain control and support the wider team with clarity and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
Full commercial ownership of a major residential development in Leeds
Prepare and manage development budgets, cost plans, valuations and monthly cost reports
Lead procurement: scopes, tender packages, tender lists, subcontract tendering and contract documentation
Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts
Work closely with design/technical teams to align proposals with budgets, buildability and value engineering
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, proposing solutions that protect cost and programme
Maintain strong supply chain relationships and onboard new subcontractors where required
Provide regular site presence to validate progress, spend and commercial accuracy
Attend design team meetings, subcontractor progress meetings and internal commercial reviews
Manage client‑side commercial elements including customer variations and extras quotations
What We're Looking For:
Degree‑qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
5+ years' experience in housebuilding, residential development or mixed‑tenure schemes
Strong capability across cost planning, procurement, subcontract management and financial reporting
Confident working with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
Proactive, solutions‑focused and commercially sharp
Strong communicator with credibility across consultants, subcontractors and senior leadership
Able to manage competing priorities and maintain control under pressure
Available to start quickly
What's In It For You:
£70,000-£80,000 salary
Bonus structure
25+ days holiday + bank holidays
Pension & benefits package
Opportunity to join early and influence commercial direction
Direct access to a respected Commercial Director and senior leadership
Clear progression potential if the role becomes permanent
A Leeds‑based scheme with real visibility and impact
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year