Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction Resources Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of multiple housing developments. This crucial role involves managing project costs from land acquisition to completion, ensuring financial control, and optimizing project profitability. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quantity surveying, specifically in housing, along with a firm understanding of compliance and industry standards. This position offers a pivotal opportunity to lead financial strategies across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quantity surveying, specifically in housing developments.
• Strong background in commercial management and cost control.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of housing projects.
• Calculate and reconcile all costs related to developments.
• Implement value engineering strategies.

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Housing Development

Location: North West

We are working with a leading national housebuilder to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of multiple housing projects from land acquisition to completion. This is a key role for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of project costs, procurement, and financial control across a diverse portfolio of developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of housing projects, including preparation and monitoring of budgets and prime costs.
• Calculate and reconcile all costs related to developments, including house pricing, labour, site operations, and remediation.
• Produce detailed cost budgets, phased development reconciliations, and profit analyses.
• Implement value engineering strategies to optimise efficiency and project profitability.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, variation orders, dayworks, and final account settlements.
• Support Customer Services and surveying teams with commercial guidance, pricing, and cost control.
• Monitor, report, and explain cost movements, ensuring savings and excesses are highlighted.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC standards, CDM, and other industry requirements.
• Attend sit...