Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: West Sussex or Kent office, with travel to sites in West Sussex and Surrey and occasional visits to head office in Kent
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + 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 Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a major residential development in Surrey.
The successful candidate will manage all commercial aspects of the project from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with project managers, contractors, and design teams. This is a hybrid position offering a great balance of office, site, and home-based work.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage all 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 contracts
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Measure and value variations, ensuring accurate progress claims
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Monitor cost, risk, and programme performance, reporting to senior management
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Liaise closely with project managers, design teams, and contractors to ensure delivery within budget
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Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors
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Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations
Candidate Requirements
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential sector
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Timber Frame and Main Contracting 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 knowledge
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
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Proactive, commercially astute, and able to work collaboratively across multiple teams
What’s on Offer
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£80,000 – £90,000 per annum + package
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Hybrid working: office, site, and home flexibility
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Opportunity to work on a high-profile residential development
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Excellent prospects for career development and progression
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV directly or contact us for a confidential discussion