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Senior quantity surveyor

Sunderland
Elvet Recruitment
Quantity surveyor
Posted: 21h ago
Offer description

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a growing and ambitious house builder based in County Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, offering long-term career development in a thriving business.

About the Role:

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple residential developments. You’ll play a key role in budgeting, cost control, subcontractor management, and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments.

* Produce quarterly valuations and material cost-to-complete exercises.

* Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts, ensuring proper sign-off.

* Issue subcontract orders in line with company policy and required documentation.

* Conduct on-site measurements and assess contractor payments.

* Attend and contribute to meetings with internal teams and external contractors.

* Oversee subcontractor performance and maintain trade specifications.

* Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team as needed.

* Manage the Professional Fees Budget and assist with material buying.

* Support land appraisals through take-offs and cost input.

About You:

We’re looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with:

* Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction.

* Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xpedeon and Viewpoint/4Projects is a plus.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to manage your own workload and contribute to wider team goals.

* Solid understanding of surveying, estimating, and financial return strategies.

* Experience with cost reporting, procure-to-pay systems, and document management..

To find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion

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