Looking for a 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 commercial responsibility for large residential sites (including developments of 200+ units)
Manage budgets, valuations and cost reporting, including accurate forecasting of final accounts
Maintain 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 working with 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 £60,000 plus package
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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