Quantity Surveyor Or Senior QS

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

Job summary

A leading house builder in County Durham seeks a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial delivery of residential developments. The successful candidate will manage budgeting, cost control, and subcontractor performance, ensuring efficient and profitable project delivery. This role offers a salary range of £50,000–£70,000 DOE, with a focus on career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial delivery of residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments.
• Produce quarterly valuations and material cost-to-complete exercises.
• Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts.

Skills

Budgeting and cost control

Subcontractor management

Financial reporting

Job description

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.

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of the commercial delivery of residential developments within the region. From budgeting and cost control to subcontractor management and financial reporting, your input will be key to ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 re...