Senior Quantity Surveyor

Avocet recruitment ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable residential developer in Cardiff seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial aspects of multiple residential schemes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social housing, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. With a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and a supportive structure, this position offers genuine progression within a company experiencing significant growth.

Benefits

Generous package and benefits

Supportive leadership

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or social housing Quantity Surveyor role.
• Proven experience in a senior or project-running role.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial aspects of residential schemes.
• Manage procurement and tender processes.
• Provide accurate budgeting and financial reporting.
• Build relationships with internal teams and clients.
• Ensure project delivery meets quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Up to £65,000 + generous package

Sector: Residential Development / Social Housing

Employment: Permanent

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a senior role with an ambitious and well-established residential developer? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a company that continues to go from strength to strength, delivering high-quality homes and community-focused developments across South Wales.

You’ll be working across a portfolio of social housing schemes, taking full commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account. This developer has a strong pipeline, long-term partnerships, and exciting growth plans that offer genuine progression for the right person.

What you’ll be doing :

• Overseeing all commercial and cost-management aspects of multiple residential schemes
• Managing procurement, subcontractor packages and tender processes
• Providing accurate forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners
• Ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest quality standards

What we’re looking for :

• Strong residential or social housing QS background
• Proven experience in a senior or project-running role
• Excellent negotiation, commercial awareness and communication skills
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

What’s on offer :

Salary up to £65,000

Attractive package & benefits

• Opportunity to join a developer with a brilliant reputation and major growth trajectory
• Supportive leadership, modern systems and real career progression

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