Quantity Surveyor

Ashbrittle Recruitment; Greater London, Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Performance-related bonus

Car allowance

Long-term career progression

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

A leading residential development business is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial delivery across multiple developments in London and the South East. You will manage budgets, procurement, subcontracting, valuations, cash flow and final accounts, with strong input to commercial strategy.

The role offers significant autonomy within an entrepreneurial environment, with chances to progress towards Senior QS or Commercial Director as the pipeline grows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong experience within residential construction
• Experience working for SME house builders or residential developers
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Strong procurement and subcontract management experience
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of cost control, valuations and CVRs
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication with Directors and senior management
• Proactive and entrepreneurial approach

Responsibilities

• Own commercial delivery of multiple residential developments from pre-construction through to completion
• Oversee project budgets, procurement, subcontract management and cash flow forecasting
• Prepare tender enquiries and review tenders, negotiate rates with subcontractors
• Appoint and manage subcontractors, monitor costs against budgets
• Maintain CVRs and manage subcontractor valuations and payments
• Provide commercial advice to Directors and support development appraisals and future planning
• Forecast project cash flow and identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Progress to senior commercial leadership as the business grows

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Residential construction

Procurement management

Subcontract management

Cost control

CVR preparation

Final accounts

Budget forecasting

Negotiation

Communication with Directors

Job description

We are working with a growing and successful residential property development business that is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS with experience working for an SME residential developer or self-build house builder, who is looking for genuine responsibility, autonomy and long-term career progression.

The business currently has approximately 40 new homes under construction, with further developments secured and a strong pipeline of schemes across London and the South East. The ambition is to consistently deliver around 100 units per year as the business continues to expand.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Directors, the Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of the commercial delivery of multiple residential developments, from acquisition and pre-construction through to completion and final account.

You will work closely with the Directors, Construction Manager and site teams, overseeing project budgets, procurement, subcontract management, valuations, cash flow forecasting and monthly commercial reporting.

A major part of the role will involve managing the procurement of labour, materials and subcontract packages, including:

• Preparing tender enquiries and reviewing tenders
• Negotiating competitive rates with subcontractors and suppliers
• Analysing quotations and making recommendations
• Appointing and managing subcontractors
• Maintaining strong supply-chain relationships
• Monitoring costs against project budgets
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Managing variations and contract administration
• Preparing and maintaining CVRs
• Managing subcontractor valuations and payments
• Agreeing final accounts
• Forecasting project cash flow
• Providing commercial advice to the Directors
• Supporting development appraisals and future project planning

The role would suit someone who enjoys working within a lean, entrepreneurial environment, where you can make decisions, influence the commercial strategy and have a genuine impact on the growth of the business.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong experience within residential construction
• Previous experience working for an SME house builder, residential developer or self-build developer
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Strong procurement and subcontract management experience
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of cost control, valuations and CVRs
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with Directors and senior management
• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach

Experience within bespoke residential or self-build developments would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 – £80,000 salary, depending on experience
• Pension
• Performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Additional benefits
• Long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work directly with the Directors
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to progress into a Senior QS, Commercial Manager or Commercial Director position as the business expands

Career Progression

This is more than a traditional Quantity Surveyor position. The business has an ambitious development pipeline and is targeting significant growth over the coming years.

With further residential schemes already secured and additional developments in the pipeline, there is a clear opportunity for an ambitious QS to grow with the business and progress into a senior commercial leadership position.

If you have SME residential/self-build experience and are looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real impact, we'd be keen to hear from you.