Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Residential Development

Thomas Gray; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major residential development in Sussex, extending the lifecycle of the programme. You will work with the Commercial Manager to oversee commercial performance across phases, manage procurement, subcontracts, cost reporting and final accounts.

The successful candidate will have housebuilding experience, strong procurement and cost-control skills, and be capable of coordinating with site teams and stakeholders on a 10-year-plus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Quantity Surveyor in construction or housebuilding.
• Strong procurement and subcontractor management.
• Experience with budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Desirable Quantity Surveying qualifications, though strong experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of allocated phases and packages across the development.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager with the overall commercial strategy and delivery of the project.
• Leading procurement activities, including the preparation and review of tender packages and subcontractor negotiations.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and ensuring these are effectively managed.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate cost/value reports and providing clear commercial information to the wider project team.
• Reviewing and challenging costs to ensure value for money and commercial control.
• Working closely with site teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned.

Skills

Procurement management

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Budgeting & forecasting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Thomas Gray is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major residential development in Sussex, extending the lifecycle of the programme. You will work with the Commercial Manager to oversee commercial performance across phases, manage procurement, subcontracts, cost reporting and final accounts.

The successful candidate will have housebuilding experience, strong procurement and cost-control skills, and be capable of coordinating with site teams and stakeholders on a 10-year-plus