Quantity Surveyor
Location: West Sussex office, with travel to two residential sites in Surrey
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + package
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 2 days on site, 1 day working from home
About the Role
We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading South East housebuilder for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, working across two major residential developments in Surrey.
Based out of the West Sussex office, you’ll support and manage commercial activities from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with project managers, subcontractors, and design teams. This hybrid role offers a balanced mix of office, site, and home working.
Key Responsibilities
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Support and manage commercial elements of residential developments from start to finish
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Prepare and maintain cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
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Evaluate and negotiate subcontract and supplier packages
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Measure and value works and variations, ensuring accurate progress claims
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Monitor cost, risk, and programme performance, reporting to senior management
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Liaise with project managers, design teams, and site teams to ensure delivery within budget
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Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and procurement processes
Candidate Requirements
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential sector
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Main Contractor experience – essential
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Timber Frame experience – essential
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Experience on large-scale residential or affordable housing projects desirable
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RICS qualified or working towards accreditation preferred
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Strong commercial, contractual, and cost management skills
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities
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Proactive, commercially astute, and able to work collaboratively across multiple teams
What’s on Offer
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£55,000 – £65,000 per annum + package
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Hybrid working: office, site, and home flexibility
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Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments in Surrey
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Supportive, collaborative environment
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Strong career development and progression prospects