Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Development (Car)

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Office flexibility Kings Hill or Crawl

Long-term career development

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a residential development contractor. You will manage commercial aspects from pre-construction to final account, overseeing timber frame, traditional builds and groundworks, with budgets, procurement and subcontract management.

The role requires solid QS experience in residential development, strong valuations, cost reporting and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential development or housebuilding is essential.
• Senior Quantity Surveyor level experience or readiness to progress.
• Strong knowledge of timber frame, traditional build and groundworks packages.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement, commercial packages and valuations.
• Excellent cost reporting, variations handling and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery of residential developments from pre-construction through to final account.
• Oversee timber frame, traditional build and groundworks packages.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Procurement, tender enquiries, analysis and appointments for subcontractors.
• Prepare subcontract orders and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Assess subcontractor payments and manage valuations.
• Handle variations and change control including extra works.
• Provide cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Monitor expenditure and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Managers and the wider team.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, resolve queries and negotiate final accounts.
• Monitor profitability and ensure targets are met.
• Mentor junior commercial colleagues.

Skills

Timber frame

Traditional build

Valuations

Cost reporting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial Management qualification

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a residential development contractor. You will manage commercial aspects from pre-construction to final account, overseeing timber frame, traditional builds and groundworks, with budgets, procurement and subcontract management.

The role requires solid QS experience in residential development, strong valuations, cost reporting and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.