Senior Quantity Surveyor

Elvet Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of residential developments, including budgeting, cost control, and subcontractor management. The ideal candidate has proven quantity surveying experience in residential construction, strong mathematical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers long-term career development in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with surveying software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of residential developments.
• Create budgets and financial reports for projects.
• Oversee subcontractor payments and conduct site measurements.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience in residential construction

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xpedeon

Viewpoint/4Projects

Job description

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established house builder based in County Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, offering long‑term career development in a thriving business.

About the Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a residential developments consisting of timber‑frame dwellings and a small apartment block. You'll play a key role in budgeting, cost control, subcontractor management, and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments.
• Produce quarterly valuations and material cost‑to‑complete exercises.
• Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts, ensuring proper sign‑off.
• Issue subcontract orders in line with company policy and required documentation.
• Conduct on‑site measurements and assess contractor payments.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with internal teams and external contractors.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and maintain trade specifications.
• Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team as needed.
• Manage the Professional Fees Budget and assist with material buying.
• Support land appraisals through take‑offs and cost input.

About You

We're looking for a commercially astute and detail‑oriented professional with:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction.
• Strong mathematical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xpedeon and Viewpoint/4Projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload and contribute to wider team goals.
• Solid understanding of surveying, estimating, and financial return strategies.
• Experience with cost reporting, procure‑to‑pay systems, and document management.

To find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion.