Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Staffing; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Ruislip, UK. The role involves financial management of complex developments, including site budgets and cost control from start to finish. Successful candidates will have a strong background in residential house building and expertise in cost control systems. Ideal candidates must hold an HND/HNC and have strong negotiation skills. This position promotes equality and values diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven background with a residential house builder.
• Expertise in cost control systems, valuation reporting, and on-site measurement.
• Valid CSCS card and subject to DBS/financial checks.

Responsibilities

• Produce site budgets, quarterly valuations, and material cost to complete exercises.
• Issue sub-contract orders, process on-site payments, and settle final accounts.
• Assist with land appraisal take-offs, manage professional fee budgets, and price customer extras.
• Attend pre-order and project review meetings with senior management and site teams.

Skills

Strong negotiator

Detail-oriented

IT literate

Education

HND/HNC in Building Studies

BSc

RICS

Tools

Cost control systems

Valuation reporting

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Commercial Manager

Sector: Residential House Building

We are looking for a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead our most complex developments, including multi-phase and consortium sites. You will be the financial lead, ensuring budgets are managed, targets are met, and costs are controlled from site start to final accounts.

The Role

• Financial Management: Produce site budgets, quarterly valuations, and material "cost to complete" exercises.

• Contract Administration: Issue sub-contract orders, process on-site payments, and settle final accounts.

• Commercial Support: Assist with land appraisal take-offs, manage professional fee budgets, and price customer extras.

• Collaboration: Attend pre-order and project review meetings with senior management and site teams.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven background with a residential house builder.

• Technical: Expertise in cost control systems, valuation reporting, and on-site measurement.

• Education: HND/HNC in Building Studies (BSc and RICS preferred).

• Skills: Strong negotiator, detail-oriented, and IT literate.

• Compliance: Valid CSCS card and subject to DBS/financial checks.

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.

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