Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Merstham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property in Redhill, Surrey is seeking a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term contract with a premier traditional house builder.

The role requires hands-on commercial expertise in a high-volume residential environment, with either 15+ years of proven housebuilding experience or a proactive, high-energy surveyor ready to hit the ground running from day one.

Qualifications

• COINS software proficiency on a daily basis.
• Residential housebuilding experience with 15+ years or high workload in fast-paced environment.
• Available for ASAP start in Redhill.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and financial aspects of traditional housebuilding developments from procurement through to final accounts.
• Utilise COINS software on a daily basis for cost reporting, sub-contractor payments, CVRs, procurement schedules and valuations.
• Procure sub-contract packages, negotiate trade terms and maintain strong commercial relationships with supply chain partners.
• Conduct monthly cost-to-complete forecasts, budget reconciliations and cash flow projections.
• Work with site managers, technical teams and external consultants to manage risk and protect profit margins.

Tools

COINS software

Job description

Client: Leading Traditional House Builder

Location: Redhill, Surrey

Day Rate: £350 - £400 per day (DOE)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

A premier UK traditional house builder and developer is seeking a commercially sharp and proactive Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Redhill on a long-term contract basis. The regional pipeline is heavily active, fast-paced, and growing.

This role requires a hands-on commercial professional who can integrate quickly into a high-volume environment. We are seeking either a seasoned professional with around 15+ years of residential experience or a high-energy, proactive commercial surveyor with the drive and capability to hit the ground running from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and financial aspects of traditional housebuilding developments from procurement through to final accounts.
• Utilize COINS software on a daily basis for cost reporting, sub-contractor payments, CVRs, procurement schedules, and valuations.
• Procure sub-contract packages, negotiate trade terms, and maintain strong commercial relationships with supply chain partners.
• Conduct monthly cost-to-complete forecasts, budget reconciliations, and cash flow projections.
• Work collaboratively with site managers, technical teams, and external consultants to manage risk and protect profit margins.

Candidate Requirements

• Software Requirement (Essential): Proven daily operational proficiency with COINS software. Candidates without COINS experience cannot be considered.
• Background: Strong track record in traditional residential housebuilding (or a mixed-use background with deep residential exposure).
• Experience & Mindset: Either 15+ years of solid housebuilding experience OR a highly proactive self-starter with the energy to manage a high workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Career History: A track record demonstrating good stints and stability with house builders or major residential developers.
• Availability: Must be available for an ASAP start in Redhill.

Package Details

Day Rate: £350 - £400 / day (Depending on Experience).

IR35: Outside IR35 contract available.

Duration: Long-term assignment offering exceptional job stability on active schemes.

Parking: Free on-site parking provided.

Environment: Dynamic, high-volume environment within a well-established developer.

Equality & Diversity

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.