The Anwyl Group was founded in 1930 as a joinery and woodworking contractor based in North Wales. Anwyl is the perfect example of family business at its best. Across our business divisions, we are known for thoughtful building, creating quality properties that last, and that offer individuality and personalisation. We don’t just think of our buildings as bricks and mortar. We build places for people, and we build for tomorrow and beyond.
This role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to work on various prestigious projects ensuring set targets and deadlines are reached safely, accurately and within tight time-scales.
As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for cost control, administration of sub-contracts, production of internal valuations/ costs to complete and for administration of health and safety procedures.
Location: Ewloe, North Wales
Hours: 8.30am- 5.15pm (Mon- Thurs) 8.30am- 4.00pm (Fri)
Salary: Attractive salary + Car Allowance
Report to: Commercial Director
Primary Responsibilities
- Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour
- Ensure that commercial procedures comply with Anwyl Group Commercial Policy and Procedures as set out by the Commercial Director
- Work alongside other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness.
- Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised.
- Process applications and payments and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.
Commercial Management
- Assist in WIP and cash flow forecasting.
- Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies.
- Calculate all the prime costs on developments within your remit, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the land viability or Site Budget.
- Assist in the preparation of development Site Budgets for authorisation by the Management Team at the appropriate time.
- Maintain the development budget in the internal system.
- Manage valuations and attend meetings on site.
Monitor and report costs
- Monitor and explain all cost movements within the project valuation/CVR.
- Responsibility for processing Contractor, subcontractor and consultant orders and payments, variation orders and day works.
- Review any variations on 3rd and liaise with CM/CD for approvals.
- Undertake site valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis.
- Carry out full CVR process and prepare and present information for monthly finance meetings.
- Create Cost to Completes and ensure Current budget is up to date.
- Forecast final accounts and prepare and present cost to complete reports.
General
- Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc.
- Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the group or external Companies.
- Attend Pre-Start, Pre-Tender, specification and any other relevant meetings as required.
- Input and maintain any computer-based databases or systems including Housebuild and E-vision.
- Attend site on a regular basis to complete all Commercial functions.
- Any other duties as required by the Commercial Manager/Commercial Director
The successful candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Ideally you will have: Minimum 3 years of QS experience;
- Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
- IT literate
- Degree or HNC in Construction/Building/Surveying would be preferable;
- Experience of planning;
- Ability to follow direction and meet deadlines without compromising on safety and quality;
- Ability to work independently;
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills;
- Ability to negotiate, motivate and lead the team on site;
- Highly motivated and driven to succeed;
- Always maintain a high level of professionalism
Benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Zurich – HealthHero
- Eyecare vouchers for Specsavers
- Perkbox
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy extra holidays
- Length of Service
- Death in Service
- Gym discount
This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded company in the housing industry and work on a range of interesting projects.
Closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2026.
Anwyl Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Work Location: In person
