Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Office flexibility Kings Hill or Crawl

Long-term career development

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a residential development contractor. You will manage commercial aspects from pre-construction to final account, overseeing timber frame, traditional builds and groundworks, with budgets, procurement and subcontract management.

The role requires solid QS experience in residential development, strong valuations, cost reporting and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential development or housebuilding is essential.
• Senior Quantity Surveyor level experience or readiness to progress.
• Strong knowledge of timber frame, traditional build and groundworks packages.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement, commercial packages and valuations.
• Excellent cost reporting, variations handling and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery of residential developments from pre-construction through to final account.
• Oversee timber frame, traditional build and groundworks packages.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Procurement, tender enquiries, analysis and appointments for subcontractors.
• Prepare subcontract orders and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Assess subcontractor payments and manage valuations.
• Handle variations and change control including extra works.
• Provide cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Monitor expenditure and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Managers and the wider team.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, resolve queries and negotiate final accounts.
• Monitor profitability and ensure targets are met.
• Mentor junior commercial colleagues.

Skills

Timber frame

Traditional build

Valuations

Cost reporting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial Management qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Development

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Location: Kings Hill, Kent or Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + Company Car / Car Allowance

Sector: Residential Development / Housebuilding / Construction

Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established residential developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, based from either their Kings Hill or Crawley office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for residential developments involving timber frame, traditional build and groundworks packages.

You will oversee the commercial performance of projects, working closely with the Commercial Manager, site teams and subcontractors to ensure developments are delivered efficiently and within budget.

Previous Quantity Surveying experience within residential development or housebuilding is essential for this position.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial aspects of residential construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and final account.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing the commercial delivery of residential developments from pre-construction through to final account.
• Overseeing timber frame, traditional build and groundworks packages.
• Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries, analysis and appointments.
• Preparing subcontract orders and managing subcontractor agreements.
• Assessing subcontractor applications for payment and managing valuations.
• Managing variations, change control and additional works.
• Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and the wider commercial team.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, resolving commercial queries and negotiating final accounts.
• Monitoring project profitability and ensuring commercial targets are achieved.
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where required.
• Maintaining accurate commercial documentation and strong subcontractor relationships.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor with a solid understanding of residential construction and the confidence to manage multiple subcontract packages.

You Will Ideally Have

Previous Quantity Surveying experience within residential development or housebuilding – essential.

Experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level or as an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to progress.

Strong knowledge of timber frame, traditional build and groundworks packages.

Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial packages.

Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

Good understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing.

Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and analytical skills.

Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

The ability to manage your own workload and multiple commercial priorities.

A relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or construction qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance in addition to the basic salary.
• Flexibility to work from either the Kings Hill or Crawley office.
• Opportunity to work with an established residential developer.
• Commercial responsibility across residential developments involving timber frame, traditional build and groundworks.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.