Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Salary:	£50,000 - £60,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 1AA
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

A UK leading 5*

housebuilder have a requirement for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The company specialise in housing developments across the Yorkshire region.

Quantity Surveyor role

The principle purpose of the role is to provide effective commercial management and control of projects, and to administer these in line with the applicable contract terms/statutory legislation. The role will cover all aspects within the commercial function and will be deadline driven, and will require excellent prioritisation and organisational skills. You will need to be a confident communicator, proficient with Microsoft packages.

Reporting to the Commercial Lead you will be working across 3-4 developments at any one time, key duties include:

Commercial management of projects to ensure they are completed within budget

Create systems and processes, allowing effective measurement of commercial performance

Provide accurate, real time commercial reports (CVR) and final forecasts

Take off and create bills of quantities, and produce tender documentation for subcontract, materials, and plant enquiries

Carry out tender analysis, procurement, account management and payment of subcontractors

Carry out tender analysis, procurement and account management of materials and plant

Attend and provide cost input at design team meetings and agree strategies to deliver the project

Value engineer projects and suggest delivery solutions to ensure cost effective project delivery

Provide financial information to the team as required to assist in financial planning & land appraisals

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Thorough understanding of quantity surveying in the house building industry

Thorough understanding of financial reporting, contractual terms and statutory requirements

Good analytical skills, a high attention to detail and the ability to apply common sense in all situations

Highly organised and familiar with coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Proficient with IT

Package on offer:

Competitive salary

Car allowance of £6,000 or choice of company car (electric vehicles available)

Business Mileage

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Healthcare

If you are looking to join a UK leading 5*

housebuilder who are proud of their homes and would like to apply for the Quantity Surveyor role, please contact Alex at Fawkes & Reece or apply via the link.

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