Chief Quantity Surveyor

Chief Quantity Surveyor in Bathgate (EH48), EH48 2TQ | Persimmon Homes Find a job Post a job Sign up Tired of searching? Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager T.E.D Recruitment Ltd Glasgow (G1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Pension, Bonus etc. 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 Competitive salary & benefits package including private healthcare 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 Competitive 1 day ago Quantity Surveyor Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Certain Advantage Ratho Mains, Newbridge (EH28), EH28 8PP £60000 - £75000 per annum 5 days ago Estimator - Infrastructure Turner & townsend Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 5 days ago Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Helpline Ltd Glasgow (G13) From £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Competitive Salary, Depending on Exp 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Winsearch Glasgow East Investment Park, Glasgow (G32), G32 £50k - 60k per year 2 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes Craigend, Glasgow (G33), G33 5EP Competitive Salary & Package 2 weeks ago Chartered Quantity Surveyor Brightwork Ltd Glasgow (G2), G2 Highly Competitive Salary & Package 4 weeks ago Chief Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes View Profile Bathgate (EH48), EH48 2TQ Published: 1 month ago Competitive Salary & Package Apply Save Chief Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes Apply Job Title: Chief Quantity Surveyor Location: Bathgate, EH48 Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as Chief Quantity Surveyor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as Chief Quantity Surveyor you’ll benefit from: Competitive salary Company Car/Car Allowance 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Life Cover & Contributory Pension Healthcare Bonus Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Chief Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team. This role typically reports to the Commercial Director. The purpose of the role is to oversee the construction projects and contracts, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget and to legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations. What you’ll do as a Chief Quantity Surveyor Manage and advise on a range of legal and contractual issues to ensure the construction project remains profitable while complying with Group guidelines. Conduct various studies in a timely manner to estimate materials, time and labour costs, to ensure costs are controlled and projects complete on time and within budget. Oversee subcontractor appointments and performance against Group/ Operating Company guidelines, to ensure costs are controlled and projects complete on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget. Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company to ensure achievement of targets. Manage the team effectively, including setting clear objectives, conducting professional development reviews, coaching and training to ensure employees achieve both their full potential and company targets. Produce accurate and timely valuation reports and management information to enable the Commercial management team to make informed business decisions. Advocate the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met. What experience do I need? Experience within the housebuilding industry is essential Understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines Experience of people management Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience of using COINS is advantageous Familiar with balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and business plans Apply In Short Industry Construction & Property Development Founded 1974 Location Persimmon House, Fulford, York, YO19 4FE Company size 1000+ WHO WE ARE For half a century, Persimmon Homes has been more than just
a housebuilder. We’re community creators, working across the country to deliver
quality homes where families can put down roots and thrive. Since our founding
in 1974, we’ve built over 500,000 homes, establishing ourselves as one of the
UK’s leading residential developers. Our commitment goes beyond bricks and mortar. We focus on
creating sustainable developments that enhance local areas, from our
energy-efficient homes to the green spaces and community facilities that bring
neighbourhoods together. OUR BRANDS Charles Church complements the Persimmon brand by
offering larger, higher-specification homes in premium locations across the UK. Westbury Partnerships is our brand with a focus on
affordable social housing. Space4 is our manufacturing business, which produced
timber frames, highly insulated wall panels and roof cassettes as a ‘fabric
first’ solution to the construction of new homes. Brickworks produce concrete bricks and is entirely
focused on supplying the Group’s housebuilding operations. Tileworks produces concrete roof tiles, solely for
the Group. WHAT DRIVES US Our approach is built on three core principles: Quality craftsmanship that stands the test of
time. Sustainable development practices that protect
our environment. Customer-focused service from initial inquiry
through to after-sales support. We’ve earned our 5-star builder status through
consistent delivery of homes that exceed expectations, backed by comprehensive
warranties and ongoing customer service. WHY WORK FOR PERSIMMON From the care we put into building homes to the belief we
have in developing careers, we build people’s potential. At Persimmon Homes, you'll find opportunities to grow your
skills and learn new ones. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take
your career to the next level, this is a place where you can realise your full
potential. Here, the future is yours to shape. With hard work and team
spirit come variety, job satisfaction, and excellent rewards and benefits. YOUR CAREER WITH US We’re always looking for talented individuals across
multiple disciplines: Construction and Site Management From site managers and quantity surveyors to health and
safety specialists, our construction teams are the backbone of our operations.
You’ll work on diverse projects, from intimate developments to large scales
communities. Engineering and Technical Our technical teams include structural engineers, design
coordinators, and building control specialists who ensure every home meets the
highest standards of safety and efficiency. Sales and Customer Experience Our sales professionals guide customers through one of
life’s biggest decisions. From sales advisors to regional sales managers,
you’ll be part of a team helping families fined their perfect home. Corporate Functions Behind every successful development is a strong support
network. Our corporate teams span finance, HR, marketing, legal and IT,
providing the foundation for our field operations. DEVELOPING YOUR POTENTIAL We believe in growing your own talent: Apprenticeship Programs: Hands-on learning in
construction trades, quantity surveying, and site management, combining
practical experience with formal qualifications. Graduate Schemes: 18-month structured programs for
recent graduates, offering rotations across different departments and
mentorship from senior leaders. Professional Development: Ongoing training
opportunities, professional qualification support, and clear progression
pathways for all roles. Management Training: Leadership development programs
for those ready to take the next step in their careers. WHY CHOOSE PERSIMMON HOMES? Stability: Five decades of consistent growth and
market leadership Investment in People: Comprehensive training and
clear career progression Meaningful work: Contributing to communities and
helping families achieve homeownership Innovation: Embracing new technologies and
sustainable building practices Recognition: Industry awards for both our
developments and workplace culture READY TO BUILD YOUR FUTURE? Whether you’re starting your career, looking for a new
challenge, or seeking to advance to the next level, Persimmon Homes offers
opportunities to grow professionally while making a real difference in people’s
lives. Explore our current opportunities and discover how your
skills can contribute to building the communities of tomorrow. Similar Chief Quantity Surveyor Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager T.E.D Recruitment Ltd Glasgow (G1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Pension, Bonus etc. 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 Competitive salary & benefits package including private healthcare 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 Competitive 1 day ago Quantity Surveyor Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Certain Advantage Ratho Mains, Newbridge (EH28), EH28 8PP £60000 - £75000 per annum 5 days ago Estimator - Infrastructure Turner & townsend Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 5 days ago Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Helpline Ltd Glasgow (G13) From £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Competitive Salary, Depending on Exp 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Winsearch Glasgow East Investment Park, Glasgow (G32), G32 £50k - 60k per year 2 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes Craigend, Glasgow (G33), G33 5EP Competitive Salary & Package 2 weeks ago Chartered Quantity Surveyor Brightwork Ltd Glasgow (G2), G2 Highly Competitive Salary & Package 4 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor jobs in Bathgate Construction jobs Construction jobs in Bathgate Quantity Surveying jobs Quantity Surveying jobs in Bathgate Jobs in Bathgate Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs Employers Agent jobs Surveyor jobs Chartered Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor Interior jobs Section Quantity Surveyor jobs Intermediate Quantity Surveyor jobs QS jobs Building Surveyor jobs Surveying jobs M&E Quantity Surveyor jobs Graduate Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor Manager jobs Quantity Surveyor Apc jobs Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy