Commercial Lead — Senior Quantity Surveyor (Residential £75m+)

Randstad Construction and Property; Lenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is representing an established contractor recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a major, multi-phase residential development in East Kent. The role offers total commercial ownership on a £75m+ scheme and clear career progression for the right candidate.

You will manage an onsite team, control procurement, subcontracts, cash flow and final accounts, and act as the commercial lead for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor capable of running substantial schemes independently.
• Background working with a Main Contractor or a Residential Developer on multi-unit residential developments.
• Line-management capability with experience developing junior and mid-level commercial staff.
• Deep understanding of full-life cycle contract administration and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole commercial lead on a multi-million-pound residential development.
• Line-manage, mentor, and delegate to an onsite commercial team (QS and AQS).
• Oversee full-life cycle financial management, including procurement, subcontract management, monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasting, and final accounts.
• Drive commercial strategy, value engineering, and risk management to protect profit margins.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for senior leadership and project stakeholders.

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property is representing an established contractor recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a major, multi-phase residential development in East Kent. The role offers total commercial ownership on a £75m+ scheme and clear career progression for the right candidate.

You will manage an onsite team, control procurement, subcontracts, cash flow and final accounts, and act as the commercial lead for senior stakeholders.