Quantity Surveyor

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established house builder based in County Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, offering long-term career development in a thriving business.\\n\\nAbout the Role:\\n\\nAs Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a residential developments consisting of timber-frame dwellings and a small apartment block. You’ll play a key role in budgeting, cost control, subcontractor management, and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\n * Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments.\\n\\n * Produce quarterly valuations and material cost-to-complete exercises.\\n\\n * Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts, ensuring proper sign-off.\\n\\n * Issue subcontract orders in line with company policy and required documentation.\\n\\n * Conduct on-site measurements and assess contractor payments.\\n\\n * Attend and contribute to meetings with internal teams and external contractors.\\n\\n * Oversee subcontractor performance and maintain trade specifications.\\n\\n * Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team as needed.\\n\\n * Manage the Professional Fees Budget and assist with material buying.\\n\\n * Support land appraisals through take-offs and cost input.\\n\\nAbout You:\\n\\nWe’re looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with:\\n\\n * Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction.\\n\\n * Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.\\n\\n * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xpedeon and Viewpoint/4Projects is a plus.\\n\\n * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\\n\\n * Ability to manage your own workload and contribute to wider team goals.\\n\\n * Solid understanding of surveying, estimating, and financial return strategies.\\n\\n * Experience with cost reporting, procure-to-pay systems, and document management..\\n\\nTo find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion