Quantity Surveyor – Residential Construction
Main Contractor | Permanent | £60-£65k + Car Allowance
I’m currently working with a well-established and growing residential main contractor who is looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
This is a business with a strong pipeline of work across high-quality housing and apartment schemes, a solid reputation in the market, and a genuinely good culture – low turnover, supportive leadership, and realistic workloads.
They’re now looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects from pre-contract through to final account and play a key role in the commercial success of the business.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the full commercial management of one or more residential projects, including:
Full cost management of projects from tender to final account
Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
Valuations, variations, and change control
Subcontractor account management and payments
Final accounts and project close-out
Working closely with site and project management teams
What They’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
Strong background in residential construction (housing, apartments, mixed-use)
Good commercial and contractual knowledge
Confident managing your own projects and dealing with subcontractors
Well organised, commercially aware, and proactive in approach
What’s On Offer
Long-term work with a strong pipeline of projects
Supportive, professional team environment with real progression opportunities
To be considered for this role please apply with your CV, or for more information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office