Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Leading Housebuilder – Northamptonshire
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge?
Join a respected, well-established housebuilder with a strong pipeline of high-quality residential developments across the Midlands region.
About the Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take full commercial ownership of two major housing developments, supported by an Assistant QS and a Trainee QS. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead key projects while developing and mentoring the next generation of talent.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Managing all cost management aspects of large-scale housing developments
2. Preparing valuations, variations, and detailed cost reports
3. Overseeing subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance
4. Working closely with site and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor with:
5. Proven experience within housebuilding or residential construction
6. Strong understanding of COINS or similar systems
7. Excellent financial and contractual knowledge
8. Strong communication and negotiation skills
9. A collaborative, organised, and proactive approach
Why Apply
This is a permanent role offering stability, autonomy, and progression within a respected regional business. As our new Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll benefit from:
10. Joining a leading housebuilder with a supportive, forward-thinking culture
11. An excellent handover from the outgoing Senior Quantity Surveyor
12. The chance to mentor and support junior team members
13. A competitive salary: £70,000 – £75,000 DOE + car allowance + benefits
14. Flexibility to suit the right person
If you’re a dedicated Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of exciting projects and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.