Quantity Surveyor

Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by Skilled Careers

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV1 1
Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Career Progression: Clear pathway to Senior Quantity Surveyor within 18 months

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in residential construction, looking to take the next step in your career?

We're working with an award-winning house builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team on a major, large-scale RC Frame residential development in Coventry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established developer offering long-term stability, exciting projects and, most importantly, a genuine opportunity to progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor within the next 18 months.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of a significant residential scheme, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and package negotiations.
  • Overseeing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
  • Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
  • Managing variations, change control and commercial risk.
  • Monitoring project budgets and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.
  • Working closely with site management, technical and construction teams.
  • Supporting the commercial delivery of a complex, large-scale RC Frame development.
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential sector is essential.
  • Experience working for a house builder, residential developer or main contractor delivering large residential schemes.
  • RC Frame or high-rise residential experience would be advantageous.
  • Strong commercial awareness and subcontractor management skills.
  • Confidence managing packages and taking ownership of commercial responsibilities.
  • Ambition to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
What's on Offer?
  • £60,000 - £65,000 basic salary.
  • Car Allowance.
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Clear progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor within 18 months.
  • Opportunity to work on a landmark, large-scale residential development.
  • Join an award-winning developer with a strong pipeline of future projects.
  • Supportive commercial leadership and genuine opportunities for career development.
Why Consider This Opportunity?

This isn't simply another Quantity Surveyor vacancy.

It's an opportunity to join a highly regarded residential developer, gain exposure to a substantial RC Frame scheme and position yourself for the next stage of your career.

If you're a residential Quantity Surveyor earning around £55,000-£60,000 and feel ready for more responsibility, better earning potential and a defined route to Senior QS, this opportunity is well worth exploring.