Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Our client doesn’t just build houses; they create exceptional homes designed for modern living, with quality and craftsmanship at the heart of everything they do.
As a privately owned and multi-award-winning regional housebuilder, they pride themselves on delivering bespoke developments in some of the South East’s most desirable locations.
What sets this role apart
Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Beaconsfield team and take ownership of the commercial management of their high-end residential developments. You will lead the procurement and management of subcontractor packages, oversee budgets, and ensure costs are controlled throughout the build programme.
Your role will include:
* Procuring and placing subcontractor packages in line with the build programme.
* Preparing detailed subcontract enquiries, scopes of works and contract documentation.
* Analysing returns, negotiating terms and making clear, commercially robust recommendations.
* Managing subcontractor payments, variations and contra charges.
* Ensuring contracts are placed on agreed terms and conditions.
* Attending site meetings and working collaboratively with delivery teams.
* Reviewing drawings to ensure proposals are practical, cost-effective and commercially viable.
* Providing cost advice to support sales and wider business decisions.
* Producing regular cost reporting and full development cost reports.
About you
Our client is looking for someone with:
* Strong experience in a similar surveying role within a house builder environment.
* Strong commercial awareness and excellent numerical skills.
* Great team player.
* Good communication skills.
* Organised and able to work well in a busy team.
What our client offers in return:
* Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture.
* Impressive, modern office space (only just renovated) providing an enjoyable space to work from.
* Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and a Tesco Express.
* Easy to commute to with great road connections being just off the M40 and within a 10 minutes’ walk to Beaconsfield train station.
* A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time.
* Competitive salary.
* Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary).
* Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days.
* BUPA cover.
* Enhanced pension scheme through salary exchange.
* Free life assurance.
* Many wellbeing benefits – a cycle to work scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and free weekly fitness sessions.
* Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors.
* Social events throughout the year.