Quantity Surveyor - Residential Location
Tooting Bec (South London)
Salary
£45-£65k + package (variable depending on experience level)
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential developer / main contractor delivering high-quality new build housing schemes. The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring cost control, value engineering and commercial performance across developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with experience in volume housing or residential developments to progress within a growing business delivering multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing all commercial and contractual aspects of residential construction projects.
* Preparing cost plans, budgets and feasibility studies for new developments.
* Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
* Preparing and issuing tender documentation.
* Carrying out subcontractor negotiations and appointments.
* Managing valuations, variations and interim payments.
* Monitoring project costs and reporting against budgets.
* Producing monthly cost reports and forecasts.
* Identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities.
* Managing risk and commercial performance across projects.
* Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and programme.
* Managing final accounts with subcontractors and clients.
* Liaising with site teams, project managers and senior commercial staff.
Required Experience
* Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction.
* Experience on new build housing developments (volume housing, housing schemes, apartments or mixed-use residential).
* Experience working for a housebuilder, residential developer or main contractor.
* Strong understanding of JCT contracts.
* Experience managing subcontractor procurement and accounts.
* Ability to manage multiple packages or projects simultaneously.
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV or for more information contact Jenny in our Cambridge office
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