Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Residential

Location

Tooting Bec (South London)

Salary

£45-£65k + package (variable depending on experience level)

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential developer / main contractor delivering high-quality new build housing schemes. The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring cost control, value engineering and commercial performance across developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with experience in volume housing or residential developments to progress within a growing business delivering multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all commercial and contractual aspects of residential construction projects.
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and feasibility studies for new developments.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Preparing and issuing tender documentation.
• Carrying out subcontractor negotiations and appointments.
• Managing valuations, variations and interim payments.
• Monitoring project costs and reporting against budgets.
• Producing monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities.
• Managing risk and commercial performance across projects.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and programme.
• Managing final accounts with subcontractors and clients.
• Liaising with site teams, project managers and senior commercial staff.

Required Experience

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction.
• Experience on new build housing developments (volume housing, housing schemes, apartments or mixed-use residential).
• Experience working for a housebuilder, residential developer or main contractor.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and accounts.
• Ability to manage multiple packages or projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV or for more information contact Jenny in our Cambridge office

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