Senior Quantity Surveyor

EA Associates; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder in Borehamwood is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a major residential new build project. The role involves full commercial management, procurement, and development of a small team. Candidates should have proven experience on projects valued over £20m and come from a main contractor background. This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package and clear opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Quantity Surveyor on new build residential projects over £20m.
• Background working for a main contractor or housebuilder.
• Strong experience in managing and re-measuring groundworks packages.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Quantity Surveyor on a large-scale residential new build scheme.
• Full commercial management of the project through to completion.
• Preparation of cost reports, forecasts, valuations, and final accounts.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Experience in managing groundworks packages

Job description

The Client: A leading national housebuilder and developer delivering large‑scale residential schemes across the UK. Known for their structured approach, strong commercial teams and long‑term project pipelines, the business continues to secure significant new build developments across the South East and is now looking to strengthen its commercial leadership on a flagship project.

The Role: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and take full lead responsibility for a major residential new build project in the Borehamwood area. Initially, the successful candidate will act as the lead QS on this scheme, reporting directly into the Commercial Manager. Longer term, this role offers the opportunity to progress into a regional leadership position, overseeing multiple schemes and managing a small commercial team. This is a site‑based role, suited to a commercially astute professional with strong technical knowledge and proven experience delivering large residential projects for a main contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Quantity Surveyor on a large‑scale residential new build scheme.
• Full commercial management of the project from live construction through to completion.
• Procurement of all trade packages, from groundworks through to final finishes and builders clean.
• Re‑measurement and commercial management of groundworks packages.
• Management and development of a commercial team of 2-3 Quantity Surveyors / Assistants.
• Preparation of cost reports, forecasts, valuations and final accounts.
• Liaison with operational teams, senior management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure commercial controls, procedures and reporting standards are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Quantity Surveyor on new build residential projects valued in excess of £20m.
• Background working for a main contractor or housebuilder is essential.
• Strong experience managing and re‑measuring groundworks packages.
• Track record of procuring and managing a full range of trade packages.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior commercial staff.
• Excellent commercial awareness, communication and leadership skills.

Role Details

• Site‑based position in the Borehamwood area.
• Major residential scheme (houses and low‑rise apartments).
• Long‑term project with multiple years remaining on the programme.

Salary & Package

• Highly competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long‑term career progression and opportunity to lead future regional schemes.

What to do next

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to lead a flagship residential scheme with clear progression into a wider regional role, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please apply via the link below and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.