Residential Quantity Surveyor – 1 Day WFH & Growth

Knightwood Associates Limited; Moulton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home 1 day per week

Package

Job summary

Knightwood Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Northampton-based team and support commercial management of residential developments across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The role is office-based with one day a week working from home.

You will oversee procurement, valuations, cost reporting and final accounts, ensuring projects stay within budget and on programme while collaborating with construction and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential housebuilding.
• Strong knowledge of traditional build housing developments.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of residential developments from procurement through to final accounts.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor tender packages, valuations and payments.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts and valuations.
• Manage variations, contractual issues and subcontractor accounts.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and the wider commercial department.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial targets and company procedures.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Residential housing

Cost reporting

Subcontractor procurement

Budget control

Negotiation skills

Multi-site management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Knightwood Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Northampton-based team and support commercial management of residential developments across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The role is office-based with one day a week working from home.

You will oversee procurement, valuations, cost reporting and final accounts, ensuring projects stay within budget and on programme while collaborating with construction and commercial teams.