Taylor Wimpey
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen—for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
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Job Summary
Full commercial management of housing projects from conception to completion. Provide essential financial and analytical support to inform land purchase exercises, ensuring clear consideration of materials and labour costs. Manage the flow of Health & Safety information from the Commercial Department.
Carry out commercial duties as defined in CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations. Monitor and report build costs periodically, highlighting any savings or excesses.
Primary Responsibilities
Full Commercial Management of Housing Projects
- Calculate and monitor prime costs across developments, accounting for:
- House pricing
- Labour costs
- Site work operations
- Remediation work
- Reconcile whole-site infrastructure budgets and align them with phased development phases.
- Provide detailed cost budgets to Site Managers at key decision points.
- Implement value engineering solutions to optimise profit and efficiency.
- Maintain schedules of quantities (Bill of Quantities) and price them for prime cost budgeting.
- Prepare and authorise Site Budgets with the Business Unit Management Team.
- Oversee the adoption process of public works.
- Assist in finalising/agreeing Housing Association contracts.
- Manage Housing Association valuations and attend site meetings.
- Handle Closed Contracts provisions and orders.
- Support Customer Services in resolving defects and maximising cost recovery under Contract Agreements.
- Ensure consistent processes, documents, and procedures for the surveying team.
- Pricing and managing subcontractors within the Customer Options system.
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Provide Information for Land Purchase Exercise
- Assess land opportunities, familiarising yourself with the geographical area and site-specific challenges.
- Prepare estimates for prime costs, including subcontracted work and materials.
- Use COINS systems to develop feasibility studies incorporating development costs.
Monitor and Report Costs
- Apportion total prime costs across individual plots and produce profit analyses for the Director.
- Monitor and explain subcontractor cost movements.
- Procure subcontractors, handling payments, variation orders, day works, and final account settlements.
- Conduct monthly valuations at budgeted costs, calculating both profit on completed work and potential future profit (for Work in Progress, or WIP, valuation).
- Report savings/overruns against budgets to the Director.
- Forecast final accounts.
General Duties
- Stay current with codes of practice (e.g., Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE regulations).
- Monitor, reconcile, and recharge shared costs with other Group businesses or external entities.
- Attend relevant meetings (project, pre-tender, pre-start, specification updates).
- Maintain computer-based databases/systems used in commercial management.
- Visit sites regularly to perform commercial functions and support efficient project delivery.
Experience, Qualifications & Technical Requirements
- Extensive industry experience in the construction/housebuilding sector.
- Strong understanding of Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and Health & Safety regulations.
- Industry-specific certifications or qualifications preferred.
- Excellent managerial and negotiation skills with internal and external clients stakeholders.
- Proficiency in contract law applications.
- IT-literate, with preferred familiarity with COINS systems.
- Ideally, a member of CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) or RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
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What We Offer at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we’re committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is about building more than just homes—it’s about doing work that has purpose, creating positive impact on customers’ lives and communities.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, including: ✔ Excellent retail discounts ✔ Company-funded life insurance & private healthcare ✔ Access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions ✔ Discounted house purchase scheme ✔ Car leasing scheme ✔ Share plans ✔ Customisable benefits package (e.g. extra annual leave or dependant care).
We believe in watchfulIGN pathophysiology girals. Your career with us sees opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry-leading professional training, support you in realising your potential, and help you grow in areas you’re passionate about. Our empowering culture values creativity, collaboration, and individual excellence, making diverse contributions essential.
If you want to build a career that lasts and engage in meaningful work, join the Taylor Wimpey family.
Inclusivity Statement
As a Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce. We actively partner with individuals who have disabilities or long-term health conditions that may impact daily activities.
We ensure accessible recruitment processes and are dedicated to removing employment barriers. As a construct AAD patients to guests at stranger recognitionagiant step, we guarantee an interview to candidates declaring a disability during application, provided they meet the minimum role requirements.
Join us in building a truly inclusive, empowered team.
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