Senior Residential QS — High-End Country Homes (Reading)

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Company pension

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a Senior Residential Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team in Reading/Henley. The role focuses on managing commercial and contractual aspects of high-end residential projects, ensuring costs are controlled and budgets met.

You will handle cost plans, valuations, variations, procurement and final accounts, working with project teams to deliver on time and within budget. A degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying is desirable.

Qualifications

• Residential construction experience is required.
• Experience managing projects from tender through final account is essential.
• Strong understanding of cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs from pre-construction through to completion.
• Prepare and review cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare tender and procurement documentation.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and payments.
• Monitor project expenditure and report on cost performance.
• Identify commercial risks and implement cost-control measures.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Provide accurate commercial reports and cost advice to senior management.
• Ensure contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cost control

Contract knowledge

Procurement

Cost reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or professional qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a Senior Residential Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team in Reading/Henley. The role focuses on managing commercial and contractual aspects of high-end residential projects, ensuring costs are controlled and budgets met.

You will handle cost plans, valuations, variations, procurement and final accounts, working with project teams to deliver on time and within budget. A degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying is desirable.