Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - New Build Housing

Kitson Associates is working with an established housebuilder who is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Northamptonshire. You'll join a close-knit commercial team and report to the Commercial Manager.

Key responsibilities

• You'll take commercial ownership of two live developments, plus a possible third site that is either starting up or finishing off.
• Prepare and manage site budgets, cost plans and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Value subcontractor work, process monthly valuations and agree final accounts
• Support the Procurement Manager with tendering, subcontractor selection and awarding packages
• Manage variations, contra charges and commercial disputes with subcontractors and suppliers
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and commercial reviews for the Commercial Manager
• Visit sites regularly to measure work, check progress and build strong relationships with site teams
• Spot and act on opportunities to protect margin and control costs
• Keep commercial records up to date in the company's systems (COINS or similar)

About you

• You might be an Assistant QS ready to step up, or a Quantity Surveyor looking for broader responsibility.
• Essential: Minimum two years' quantity surveying experience working for a UK housebuilder
• Confident handling several trades, subcontractors and deadlines at once
• Commercially minded, with sound judgement on cost and value
• Full UK driving licence and within a reasonable commute of Northamptonshire

For more information, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion. Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs