Senior Quantity Surveyor - Residential New Build

MCR Property Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Property Group is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team, delivering projects across the South of England, with Bedford as a flagship site.

You will provide commercial leadership, manage cost plans, procurements, variations, and final accounts, and report monthly to senior management.

The role requires at least five years' experience across development or contractor environments, strong procurement knowledge, and excellent Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor across varied project types.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly commercial reports and cost forecasts.
• Manage contract and subcontract packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement strategy and value engineering initiatives.
• Handle variations, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Cost control

Project cost management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

South of England | Office & Site Based

Permanent

Who are we

MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion.

The role

With significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget.

Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages, administering variations and supporting projects through to final account. They will work closely with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors across the business, contributing to procurement strategy, value engineering initiatives and ongoing cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with a background gained at either a developer, main contractor or subcontractor. A strong understanding of subcontract procurement and construction commercial management is essential, along with experience in both pre- and post-contract administration, including cost planning, estimating, preparation of bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting. Candidates should also demonstrate a broad understanding of construction processes, materials and building systems, be confident using Excel and other standard office software, and hold a full UK driving licence.

MCR is looking for an individual who approaches challenges proactively, is comfortable acting as a sounding board for project teams and can provide clear, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business and supply chain. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and is motivated by the opportunity to play a visible role within a growing national developer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active and ambitious organisation, work on high-profile residential and industrial developments, and build a long-term career within a business that offers genuine responsibility, progression and exposure to senior leadership from day one.