Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial lifecycle of housing projects. This role involves overseeing cost management, procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with construction standards. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in residential construction and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning, budget preparation, and forecasting.
• Lead procurement activities and contract negotiation.
• Provide accurate measurement, valuations, and cost reporting.
• Monitor project expenditure to ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Assess variations, claims, and contractual matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional accreditation

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

An award-winning residential developer is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing developments across the region.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the full commercial lifecycle of multiple residential projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and high standards of delivery. You will work closely with the construction, design, and procurement teams to drive strong financial performance and support the successful completion of developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning, budget preparation, and forecasting throughout project stages

• Lead procurement activities, including subcontractor tendering and contract negotiation

• Provide accurate measurement, valuations, and cost reporting

• Monitor project expenditure and ensure adherence to financial targets

• Assess variations, claims, and contractual matters

• Support junior surveyors and promote best practices within the commercial team

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient project delivery

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction (private housing preferred)

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and analytical skills

• Thorough knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes

• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple live projects

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder-management skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline; professional accreditation advantageous

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work on high-quality, design-led developments

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Genuine scope for career progression within a respected developer

If you re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge and the chance to influence the success of prestigious residential projects, we d love to hear from you.

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