Quantity Surveyor

Artisan Recruitment Group Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for high-end residential projects. In this permanent, full-time role, you will manage bespoke builds valued between £500k and £4m, ensuring tight cost control while delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and a strong background in bespoke residential construction, with the opportunity to work locally with minimal travel. Exceptional salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive management team

Long-term pipeline of work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main or specialist contractor.
• Strong background in high-end or bespoke residential construction.
• Experience managing projects within the £500k-£4m range.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial responsibility for projects from pre-contract to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Negotiate and close out final accounts.

Skills

Commercial management of bespoke, high-end residential builds

Preparing and managing project budgets

Valuing variations and managing change control

Strong attention to detail

Education

Relevant construction or commercial qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - High-End Residential

📍 Regional Projects (Local to office)

💼 Permanent | Full-Time

💰 Competitive salary + package

Artisan Recruit are partnering with a well-established regional contractor specialising in high-end, one-off residential builds to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. Projects typically range between £500k and £4 million, delivered to a high specification for private clients.

This role is ideal for a QS who takes pride in detail, enjoys close involvement on bespoke builds, and prefers quality-led projects over volume housing.

The Role

You will have full commercial responsibility for high-end residential projects from pre-contract through to final account, working closely with the project management and site teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Commercial management of bespoke, high-end residential builds (£500k-£4m)
• Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts
• Valuing variations and managing change control with private clients
• Procurement and management of specialist subcontractor packages
• Assessing and agreeing subcontractor valuations and payments
• Preparing, negotiating and closing out final accounts
• Supporting tender pricing and cost planning for future residential projects
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain
• Ensuring tight cost control while maintaining high-quality delivery

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main or specialist contractor
• Strong background in high-end or bespoke residential construction
• Experience managing projects within the £500k-£4m range
• High level of commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident dealing with private clients and design teams
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification preferred

What's On Offer

• Permanent position with a respected regional contractor
• Work on bespoke, design-led residential projects
• Local sites with minimal travel
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, hands-on management team
• Long-term, secure pipeline of work
• Genuine opportunity to grow with the business

📞 Interested?

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with experience in high-end residential projects and are looking for a long-term role with a quality-focused contractor, we'd welcome a confidential conversation