Senior Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment; Truro; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or capable Project QS) for a site-based role in Cornwall, overseeing 2–3 housing projects at different build stages.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven housing development background, strong commercial acumen and leadership to drive profitability, risk management and timely final accounts. A competitive salary and stable work in Cornwall are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior or project QS in residential development or housing.
• Strong background in QS, commercial management and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement, valuations, cost reporting and financial controls.
• Strong negotiation, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend design, pre-start and project meetings to identify risks, opportunities and costs.
• Review contracts, drawings and specs to identify errors and cost exposures.
• Manage procurement, tenders, subcontractor selection, negotiations and orders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to input throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare budgets, cost plans, tender analyses and forecasts.
• Negotiate subcontracts, manage variations and final accounts.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, valuations and financial performance to keep projects within budget.
• Produce monthly commercial reporting including CVRs and margin analysis.
• Manage subcontractor payments, retention releases and compliance.
• Identify contractual risks including extensions of time, claims and notices.
• Support value engineering to maximise profitability.
• Oversee project close-out, final accounts and site closures.

Skills

Senior QS experience

Residential development

Procurement & tendering

Budgeting & cost control

Commercial reporting

JCT contracts knowledge

Leadership & negotiation

Stakeholder coordination

Cost forecasting

Contract administration

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor

Cornwall

Site Based

Permanent

A well-known housing development business are looking to recruit for an established senior quantity surveyor or will considered a capable project quantity surveyor. Specialising in mixed tenure housing projects, you will ideally have a proven housing background, the client is open to construction build backgrounds also.

Duties:

• Attend design, pre-start and project meetings, identifying commercial risks, opportunities and cost implications.
• Review contract documentation, drawings and specifications to identify errors, omissions and potential cost exposures.
• Manage procurement activities, including tender enquiries, subcontractor selection, negotiations and order placement.
• Work closely with internal departments to provide input throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare budgets, cost plans, tender analysis and construction cost forecasts.
• Negotiate subcontract packages, manage variations and agree final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, valuations and financial performance, ensuring projects remain within budget and forecast targets.
• Produce monthly commercial reporting including CVRs, margin analysis, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Manage subcontractor payments, retention releases and contractual compliance in line with industry legislation and company procedures.
• Identify and manage contractual risks, including extensions of time, loss and expense claims, payment disputes and legal notifications.
• Support value engineering initiatives and provide commercial advice to maximise project profitability.
• Oversee project close-out activities, including final accounts, site closures and maintenance obligations.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a senior quantity surveyor or quantity surveyor role within residential development, construction or housebuilding.
• Strong background in quantity surveying, commercial management and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Ability to identify commercial risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, valuations, cost reporting and financial controls.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive profitability and operational performance.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts, construction legislation and payment regulations.
• Experience managing complex developments and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in commercial reporting, forecasting and cost management systems.

The ideal Candidate:

You will be a commercially astute leader with a proven track record of delivering successful projects and driving financial performance. You will possess strong leadership skills, excellent commercial judgement and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of a business.

This is a site based role, overseeing 2-3 projects at different stages of build. A competitive salary and package is on offer, along with stability of work in the Cornwall area