Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (18‑Month FTC)

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