Looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an award winning volume house builder based in Guildford. This is a fast-paced role offering significant responsibility across large, complex sites, requiring strong commercial judgement, creativity and a proactive approach to managing risk and value. Key Responsibilities Take full commercial responsibility for large residential sites (including developments of 200 units) Manage budgets, valuations and cost reporting, including accurate forecasting of final accounts Maintain full cost and value reconciliation and control expenditure within approved limits Lead value engineering across all trades to achieve best value and remain ahead of market trends Prepare site start budgets in collaboration with internal departments Procure subcontractors, materials and goods in line with internal procedures Prepare tenders, subcontract orders, valuations, payments and variations Evaluate and agree variations, ensuring approvals are obtained where required Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using internal systems Contribute to design development to ensure schemes remain within budget Liaise closely with site teams and subcontractors to maximise productivity Attend and present at project, commercial and valuation meetings Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes of practice, NHBC and HSE requirements Manage, mentor and develop junior team members Knowledge & Experience Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting and commercial reporting Experience managing large residential developments (PLC) Knowledge of current construction methods, materials and industry regulations Confident using Excel and commercial/payment systems Strong communication and leadership skills Benefits Competitive salary up to £80,000 Performance-related bonus Private medical cover Company car or car allowance Annual health assessment 26 days' holiday (increasing with service) Flexible benefits package Enhanced family-friendly policies