About You
Deliver commercial certainty. Drive value. Shape successful developments.
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across the development lifecycle, driving cost certainty, value creation and successful project outcomes.
Based from our Altrincham office and overseeing developments across the North West, this is a commercially focused opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple residential developments from procurement through to final account.
You will bring proven Quantity Surveying experience within residential development, housebuilding, contracting or consultancy, with a strong working knowledge of JCT forms of contract and the ability to manage the commercial delivery of at least three live contracting sites simultaneously. You will understand how design, procurement and construction decisions influence programme, cost, risk and profitability, with experience of Housing Associations, affordable housing or Joint Venture partnerships viewed favourably.
Confident leading tender processes, negotiating subcontract agreements and developing strong supply chain relationships, you'll produce accurate budgets and forecasts, manage commercial risk, control variations and identify value engineering opportunities that improve project performance while protecting commercial outcomes.
A credible and collaborative communicator, you'll build effective relationships with site teams, consultants, subcontractors and external partners, using sound commercial judgement and a proactive approach to influence successful project delivery.
A degree in Quantity Surveying or a RICS-accredited discipline is desirable, together with a valid CSCS card. Professional membership of RICS, or progress towards chartership, would be advantageous.
We will give you:
Financial:
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Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus
- Company Car Allowance or Choice of Car
- Company Pension Scheme
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Life Assurance
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Professional Subscriptions paid for
Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:
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24 days holiday (rising to 28 days) plus Bank Holidays
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Holiday Purchase Scheme
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Tusker - Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (EV and Hybrid cars)
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2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation)
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Health benefits such as Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
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Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions
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Family Friendly Policies
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Excellent development opportunities
Your Impact:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will provide the commercial leadership that underpins project delivery, cost certainty and business performance. Working within our flexible hybrid model, you will balance office-based commercial management with regular site engagement collaborating closely with Construction, Development, Land, Planning and Design teams to maximise value across every development.
Your expertise will ensure robust financial control, accurate forecasting, effective procurement and proactive risk management throughout the development lifecycle. Through strong commercial influence, you will help shape smarter decisions, optimise build costs and support the successful delivery of high-quality developments.
Why You Will Enjoy Working With Us
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Real Impact: Your commercial expertise directly influences project profitability, performance and delivery success.
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Strategic Involvement: Play a key role in procurement, value engineering, design development and business decision-making.
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Variety Every Day: Balance commercial management, site engagement, stakeholder collaboration and negotiation.
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Collaborative Environment: Work closely with Development, Construction, Design, Land and Planning teams across a national business.
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Career Progression: Develop your commercial leadership capability within a growing and ambitious organisation.
At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.
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As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
