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Senior Quantity Surveyor in Fulford, York (YO10), YO19 4FE | Persimmon Homes Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Freelance Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Beeston Park Side, Leeds (LS11), LS11 £400 - 450 per day 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Chrysalis Talent Solutions Limited Thorp Arch, Wetherby (LS23), LS23 7BA Up to £70,000 per annum + 5% Bonus + Car/Allowance 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor – Residential Contractor & Developer Build People Bridlington (YO15) c£40k - £60k (Dependent on Experience) 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leeds ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Leeds (LS1) £45000 - £65000 per annum + bonus, pension, private healthcare 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Elevation Recruitment Beverley, East Riding Market related 1 month ago Senior Cost Manager/QS MA COST CONSULTING LIMITED Leeds (LS2), LS2 7EY From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Hull (HU1), HU1 3DG £70000 - £80000 per annum + Benefits & Package 1 month ago M&E Quantity Surveyor LJB & Co Mabgate, Leeds (LS1), LS1 3AB From £65,000 to £85,000 per annum £65k - £85k + car & package 3 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Leeds (LS1) £65000 - £75000 per annum 1 week ago Freelance Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Beeston Park Side, Leeds (LS11), LS11 £400 - 450 per day 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Chrysalis Talent Solutions Limited Thorp Arch, Wetherby (LS23), LS23 7BA Up to £70,000 per annum + 5% Bonus + Car/Allowance 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor – Residential Contractor & Developer Build People Bridlington (YO15) c£40k - £60k (Dependent on Experience) 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leeds ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Leeds (LS1) £45000 - £65000 per annum + bonus, pension, private healthcare 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Elevation Recruitment Beverley, East Riding Market related 1 month ago Senior Cost Manager/QS MA COST CONSULTING LIMITED Leeds (LS2), LS2 7EY From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Hull (HU1), HU1 3DG £70000 - £80000 per annum + Benefits & Package 1 month ago M&E Quantity Surveyor LJB & Co Mabgate, Leeds (LS1), LS1 3AB From £65,000 to £85,000 per annum £65k - £85k + car & package 3 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Leeds (LS1) £65000 - £75000 per annum 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes View Profile Fulford, York (YO10), YO19 4FE Not Assigned Published: 5 days ago Competitive Salary & Package Senior Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: York, YO19 (Initial Assignment) Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as Senior 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 Senior 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 Health Care 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? The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the financial management of sites within the region through effective and efficient controls, producing reports to allow senior management to establish site status. What you’ll do as Senior Quantity Surveyor To primarily be responsible for up to 4 or 5 sites of varying complexity whilst setting up budgets, producing bi-monthly valuations, appointing subcontractors and making subcontractor payments to maintain close cost control and enable management decisions Ensure weekly and monthly payments are processed efficiently, any disputed items are resolved, allowing site works to proceed unhindered and give an accurate picture of site financial status Produce site valuations on a bi-monthly basis and present to the Board of Directors to indicate any variation from budgeted figures Undertake negotiations to obtain the optimum rates for sub-contract appointments to maximise margins Utilise the Persimmon Group COINS system to set up new sites and establish budget, predicting site profitability for financial planning verification Liaison with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently (Construction, Sales, Customer Care, Accounts) Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety in the way we build projects Ensure that on occasion when deputising for the Manager the team are allocated tasks, where quality of work will need to be verified to maintain it is completed to a good standard within company guidelines Given proven experience the role will involve mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility and add value to the team, thus improving productivity within the region On occasion provide assistance to the Manager when making key business decisions and attend regular regional meetings as the relevant subject expert What experience do I need? Minimum of HND/HNC in building relating studies Previous experience in the UK residential house building sector Fully conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel Full UK driving licence Ability to oversee a number of different projects at different stages of development, whilst having exceptional project management and time management skills. In Short Industry Construction & Property Development Founded 1974 Location Persimmon House, Fulford, York, YO19 4FE Company size 1000 - 4999 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. 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