Quantity Surveyor – Residential New Build Flats
📍 Location: Cambridge
🏗️ Sector: Residential Construction – New Build Apartments
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading national housebuilder on a major new-build apartment development in Cambridge. This is a chance to play a key commercial role in a high-profile residential scheme with a reputable developer known for delivering high-quality homes across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the full commercial lifecycle of the project from pre-construction through to final account.
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Prepare tenders, budgets, and cost reports in line with project specifications.
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Source and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
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Carry out valuations, variations, and cost analysis to ensure project profitability.
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Work closely with the site, design, and technical teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
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Ensure compliance with current construction legislation and company procedures.
Requirements:
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
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3+ years of experience in residential construction – ideally with a focus on new-build flats or mixed-use developments.
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Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
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Proficient in MS Excel and estimating software.
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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Ability to manage multiple subcontract packages and timelines effectively.
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Full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary package.
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Car allowance and annual bonus scheme.
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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Private healthcare and pension contributions.
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
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Opportunity to work on a flagship residential scheme in one of the UK’s most sought-after locations