Esh Group
Senior Quantity Surveyor - (Closing date - 30/09/2026)
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - (Closing date - 30/09/2026)
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Esh Living (Leeds)
The Senior Quantity Surveyor role sits within Esh Living’s new build housing division, responsible for delivering medium-to-large-scale affordable housing, retirement living, and extra care developments. This position oversees projects from early development through to on-site delivery, ensuring strong commercial management and cost control.
Location: Leeds
About The Role
Esh Living is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management for multiple construction schemes. This role will involve:
- Oversight of cost control
- Contract administration
- Financial reporting to guarantee project success
- Strong commercial expertise with proven track record in managing complex construction portfolios
What We Will Expect From You
In this role, you will:
- Civils & Commercial Support: Provide site and project managers with commercial guidance
- Cost Monitoring: Review and update project costs by comparing monthly financial forecasts against actual spending
- Subcontractor Procurement & Management: Oversee selection, negotiation, and delivery from inception to project completion
- Payment Approvals: Valuate, certify, and approve payments to subcontractors
- Team Guidance: Lead estimation processes and ensure awareness of contractual requirements
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit external valuations in line with contractual timelines; manage and project external valuations to final accounts
- Client Communication: Present valuation reports and cost estimates to clients and management
- Tendering & Negotiation:
- Estimate target costs and budgets
- Prepare lump-sum bids and enquiry documents
- Finalise tender and contract documents (including bills of quantities upon receiving favourable bids)
- Contract Documentation: Prepare and manage all contract-related paperwork
- Team Leadership: Manage colleagues while supporting training, development, and mentorship of junior quantity surveyors (trainees, apprentices, assistants)
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- Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when difficult, with transparent, honest decision-making
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- Working Together: A collaborative culture where team success is celebrated and individual contributions are supported
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Qualifications & Experience
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Essential:
- HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of commercial QS experience in construction projects
- Proven expertise in construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC-based equivalents)
- Proficiency in contractual terms, including subcontract and main contract agreements
- Valid UK driving licence
- Valid CSCS card
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Desirable:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
- Exposure to a variety of construction contract types
Key Attributes & Skills
- Mathematical Prowess: Strong numeracy skills for cost estimation and budgetary analysis
- Negotiation: Ability to secure the best value and terms for clients
- Analytical Skills: Perseverance in analysing data to prevent budget deviations and interpret contracts
- Leadership: Experience managing and mentoring junior surveyors
- Technical Proficiency: Competent use of MS Office applications
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