Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: DOE

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18

th

August 2025

Join an award-winning developer with purpose

Curo Enterprise, a multi-award-winning residential developer based in Bath, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with volume housebuilder experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a culture-led and values-driven company, with developments located within an hour's travel of Bath.

Why join Curo Enterprise?

Curo Enterprise is the commercial housebuilding division of Curo, a leading profit for purpose housing association. All our profits go back into creating Homes for Good - social housing and affordable homes that genuinely help communities and people.


We are a values-driven business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term stability. Our values--Care, Respect, Openness, Fairness, and Trust-- guide everything we do, from project delivery to team collaboration. We prioritise employee growth, offering training and development to support your career and enhance the service we deliver.


We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll lead the financial management of multiple residential development projects from procurement through to final account.


Key responsibilities include:

Lead subcontractor procurement aligned with project timelines Monitor and manage project costs, ensuring robust cost control Produce accurate CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports using COINS Collaborate with operational and technical teams to support delivery Identify and manage commercial risks and mitigation strategies Mentor and develop Assistant Quantity Surveyors (AQSs) Drive continuous improvement and maximise project value

This is a key role in ensuring the commercial success of our residential developments and contributing to the ongoing growth of our business.

About you

We're looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with a solid background in volume housebuilding and a proactive approach to project delivery.


Essential skills and experience:

Proven track record working on large-scale residential developments of 100-200+ homes A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience, ideally degree-level or higher Proficient in COINS software, with excellent overall IT capabilities Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver customer-focused service in fast-paced environments Commercially aware with confident negotiation ability Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities Confident decision-maker with excellent contract and commercial management knowledge Strong numeracy and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and assess risk A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What you'll get in return

A friendly and supportive work environment A culture-led and values-driven company A strong pipeline of work Flexible working: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH The chance to work for an innovative Housebuilder and Housing Association

Benefits include:

26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), rising to 29 days after 3 years Additional day's leave on your birthday Contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice) matched by Curo up to 10% Annual 'Homes for Good' reward Life assurance up to 6x salary Flexible benefits: buy up to 5 days extra leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan, Computer Scheme, Green Cars, Cycle to Work 'Perks at Work' - discounts across 1,000s of retailers Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - offering support for financial, health, or wellbeing matters Free parking at all office locations


For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Stuart Smith on 07989 669931 or Robin Stewart on 07813 544606


Application deadline: 18th August 2025

Please note: we will review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, don't delay--apply today!