Senior Quantity Surveyor

Austin Fraser; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK homebuilder as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where you'll manage commercial aspects of high-quality residential projects. This role involves overseeing budgets, contracts, and ensuring cost efficiency while mentoring junior team members. You'll work in a dynamic environment, keeping up with the latest construction methods and regulations, and presenting updates to senior management. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a range of benefits including private medical cover and flexible options. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the construction industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Company car or cash allowance

Annual medical health assessment

26 days' holiday, increasing with service

Flexible benefits

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in residential construction.
• Strong IT skills and excellent market awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and cost aspects of large-scale residential developments.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and valuations to meet financial targets.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Project Management Software

Valuation Software

Job description

Our client, an exceptional UK homebuilder leading the industry in quality, service, and sustainability, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in South London.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing all commercial and cost aspects of large-scale residential developments.
2. Overseeing budgets, contracts, and valuations to ensure financial targets are met.
3. Controlling costs across all trades and ensuring live cost certainty.
4. Procuring and managing subcontractors, goods, and materials in line with company policies.
5. Leading value engineering initiatives to ensure efficiency without compromising quality.
6. Mentoring and developing junior team members to reach their full potential.
7. Keeping up to date with the latest construction methods, regulations, and industry best practices.
8. Attending project meetings and presenting commercial updates to senior management.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Holds a degree in Quantity Surveying (HND or higher) and a valid CSCS card.
2. Has at least five years' experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the residential construction sector.
3. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
4. Excellent understanding of market conditions, construction regulations, and NHBC requirements.
5. Highly numerate with strong attention to detail, able to analyse and present data accurately.
6. Strong IT skills, including experience with project management, payment, and valuation software.
7. A proactive and methodical approach, capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
8. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.

In Return, Our Client is Offering:

1. Salary: £85k - £90k per annum.
2. Performance-based bonus scheme.
3. Private medical cover (single cover).
4. Company car or cash allowance.
5. Annual medical health assessment.
6. 26 days' holiday, increasing with length of service (up to 29 days).
7. A choice of flexible benefits and enhanced family-friendly policies.
8. The opportunity to work with an industry-leading homebuilder on high-quality residential projects.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity with a top-tier homebuilder, we encourage you to apply today.