Quantity Surveyor Or Senior QS

Elvet Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing residential developer in County Durham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role involves managing commercial delivery for residential projects, including budgeting and cost control. Candidates should have proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction, strong mathematical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial delivery of residential developments.
• Prepare budgets and manage subcontractor payments.
• Conduct on-site measurements and oversee subcontractor performance.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience in residential construction

Strong mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

COINS ERP

Xpedeon

Viewpoint/4Projects

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Residential Developer
County Durham | £50,000-£70,000 DOE + Package | Salary based upon relevant experience

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a well-established and growing house builder based in County Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, offering long-term career development in a business that values quality and more importantly, it\'s people.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial delivery of residential developments within the region, including budgeting, cost control, subcontractor management and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
• Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments.
• Produce quarterly valuations and material cost-to-complete exercises.
• Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts with full sign-off.
• Issue subcontract orders in line with company policy and documentation standards.
• Conduct on-site measurements and assess contractor payments.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with internal teams and external contractors.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and maintain trade specifications.
• Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team as required.
• Manage the Professional Fees Budget and assist with material procurement.
• Support land appraisals through take-offs and cost input.

About You

We\'re looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional who brings:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with COINS ERP software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Xpedeon and Viewpoint/4Projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload while contributing to wider team goals.
• Solid understanding of surveying, estimating, and financial return strategies.
• Experience with cost reporting, procure-to-pay systems, and document management.

To find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion.