Quantity Surveyor – High-End Residential
📍 Regional Projects (Local to office)
💼 Permanent | Full-Time
💰 Competitive salary + package
Artisan Recruit are partnering with a well-established regional contractor specialising in high-end, one-off residential builds to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. Projects typically range between £500k and £4 million, delivered to a high specification for private clients.
This role is ideal for a QS who takes pride in detail, enjoys close involvement on bespoke builds, and prefers quality-led projects over volume housing.
The Role
You will have full commercial responsibility for high-end residential projects from pre-contract through to final account, working closely with the project management and site teams.
Key responsibilities include:
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Commercial management of bespoke, high-end residential builds (£500k–£4m)
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Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts
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Valuing variations and managing change control with private clients
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Procurement and management of specialist subcontractor packages
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Assessing and agreeing subcontractor valuations and payments
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Preparing, negotiating and closing out final accounts
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Supporting tender pricing and cost planning for future residential projects
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Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain
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Ensuring tight cost control while maintaining high-quality delivery
About You
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main or specialist contractor
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Strong background in high-end or bespoke residential construction
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Experience managing projects within the £500k–£4m range
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High level of commercial awareness and attention to detail
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Confident dealing with private clients and design teams
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Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects
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Relevant construction or commercial qualification preferred
What’s On Offer
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Permanent position with a respected regional contractor
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Work on bespoke, design-led residential projects
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Local sites with minimal travel
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Supportive, hands-on management team
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Long-term, secure pipeline of work
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Genuine opportunity to grow with the business
📞 Interested?
If you’re a Quantity Surveyor with experience in high-end residential projects and are looking for a long-term role with a quality-focused contractor, we’d welcome a confidential conversation