Senior Quantity Surveyor in Fordingbridge

Candidate required: Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Job Type: Permanent
• Start date: ASAP
• Industry: Residential Construction / Housebuilding
• Location: Dorset / Hampshire
• Working arrangement: Office-based

The role & about the client:

ITS Construction Professionals South are working with an established residential developer and housebuilder operating across Dorset and Hampshire, who are looking to appoint a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to support their growing portfolio of residential developments. The team has a young, energetic feel, with a positive attitude and a real drive to get things done. It's an environment where people work closely together, bring fresh ideas to the table and take pride in what they deliver.

Our client delivers a varied range of housing projects, from private residential developments to affordable housing schemes delivered in partnership with housing associations and local authorities. Their focus is on building high-quality homes and sustainable communities across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who understands the commercial demands of residential construction and wants to play a key role in the financial performance of multiple developments.

The successful candidate will work across a mix of private new-build houses and apartments, alongside affordable housing schemes, taking responsibility for commercial management, cost control and financial reporting throughout the construction process.

The role will suit someone who is commercially driven, confident managing subcontractor packages and capable of identifying opportunities to improve project margins without compromising quality or programme.

You will work closely with the wider commercial and construction teams, contributing to procurement decisions, cost planning, forecasting and the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Taking commercial responsibility for residential developments, including private new-build houses, apartments and affordable housing schemes.
• Managing project costs from initial procurement through to completion and final account.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, cost plans, forecasts and financial reports.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and package negotiations.
• Reviewing subcontractor quotations, scopes of work and contractual documentation.
• Identifying commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and potential improvements to project margins.
• Managing subcontractor valuations, payment applications, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project expenditure against budgets and investigating cost variances.
• Working closely with site teams to maintain commercial control throughout the construction programme.
• Supporting value engineering and ensuring proposed solutions meet cost, quality and programme requirements.
• Managing change control and ensuring variations are accurately assessed, recorded and valued.
• Maintaining accurate cost-value reconciliations, cash flow forecasts and commercial records.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, clients and affordable housing partners.
• Supporting the commercial management of projects delivered in partnership with housing associations and local authorities.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and scope changes to assess their commercial impact.
• Providing commercial advice and regular financial updates to senior management.
• Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed throughout each project.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a residential developer or main contractor environment.
• Strong experience in new-build residential construction, including houses and apartments.
• Experience working on affordable housing schemes would be advantageous.
• A commercially astute approach, with a strong understanding of cost control, profitability and financial performance.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, package negotiations and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, valuations and variation management.
• The ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities and take appropriate action.
• Experience working closely with site teams and senior management to support project delivery.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple packages or projects and work to deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software.
• A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent construction-related qualification.
• MRICS accreditation or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

The opportunity:

This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established residential developer and work across a varied portfolio of private residential and affordable housing developments.

The position offers the chance to take ownership of commercial responsibilities across new-build houses and apartments, while contributing to projects that provide both private homes and affordable housing for local communities.

You will be joining a business with an established presence across Dorset and Hampshire, with a focus on quality construction, strong partnerships and the delivery of sustainable residential developments.

For the right person, this represents an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to project profitability, work closely with the wider commercial and construction teams, and develop a long-term career within a growing residential business.

Salary is up to £85,000 for the right person, depending on experience.

The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.

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