Job Description
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
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