Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction Resources Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the financial elements of housing projects. The role involves overseeing budgets, cost control, and procurement across various developments. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial management within the housing sector. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with industry regulations, producing cost budgets, and optimizing project profitability.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional in quantity surveying with a strong background in housing projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial control effectively.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of housing projects from land acquisition to completion.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and prime costs.
• Perform cost reconciliation for developments.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Financial analysis

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...