Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developer Hertfordshire / Essex Up to £80k plus package A growing and well-established SME residential developer is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The business has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable residential developments across Hertfordshire and Essex and has a strong pipeline of upcoming projects. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a smaller developer where they can take ownership of their projects, have genuine input into the business and work closely with the senior management team. The Role * Full commercial responsibility for residential developments. * Procurement and management of subcontractor packages. * Preparing tender documentation and analysing subcontractor returns. * Managing subcontractor valuations, payments and variations. * Producing monthly cost reports, CVRs and forecasts. * Monitoring project budgets and identifying commercial risks and opportunities. * Managing variations and change control. * Negotiating and agreeing final accounts. * Working closely with construction and technical teams throughout the development lifecycle. * Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed budgets and commercial targets. The Candidate * Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor. * Residential developer/housebuilder experience preferred. * Strong knowledge of residential construction. * Experience commercially managing developments from procurement through to final account. * Strong subcontractor procurement and negotiation experience. * Good understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs. * Commercially aware with the ability to take ownership of projects. * Comfortable working within a smaller, hands-on developer environment. What's on Offer * Competitive salary and package. * Excellent pipeline of projects across Hertfordshire and Essex. * Opportunity to join a growing and sustainable residential developer. * Greater autonomy and involvement than typically available within a larger PLC housebuilder. * Genuine opportunity to develop alongside the business
Senior Quantity Surveyor in St Albans employer: Cityscape Recruitment
Cityscape Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the construction sector. Located in St Albans, employees benefit from a competitive salary, car allowance, and annual bonuses, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of exciting projects across London, where your expertise will be recognised and rewarded.
