Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing association is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on a major residential project in Merton. You will manage budgets, procurement, and financial governance, providing genuine responsibility within a supportive environment that encourages career development. With a culture built on trust rather than micromanagement, this role offers ample opportunity for growth and professional development in the heart of a collaborative team.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, particularly within residential projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, forecasting, and cost control for the full project lifecycle.
• Lead procurement and manage subcontractor packages.
• Oversee valuations, variations, and commercial reporting.
• Ensure accurate contract administration and financial governance.

Skills

Budget management

Cost control

Procurement leadership

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary range : 85k to 95k plus package

Office location Stratford

Project location : Merton

Flexible working available

A highly regarded and well established housing association is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on a major residential project in Merton. This organisation is recognised for its strong financial stability, long term investment into communities, and a work culture built on trust rather than micromanagement. Staff describe the environment as relaxed, collaborative, and supportive, with plenty of room to grow and shape your own career.

The role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of all commercial activity on the project. You will be the lead QS on site, supported by two Quantity Surveyors who will report directly into you. This is an opportunity to step into a role with genuine responsibility and autonomy, working closely with the project teams to drive best value and successful delivery.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing budgets, forecasting and cost control for the full project lifecycle
• Leading procurement and managing subcontractor packages
• Overseeing valuations, variations and commercial reporting
• Ensuring accurate contract administration and financial governance
• Men...