Senior Quantity Surveyor Projects

Senior Quantity Surveyor Projects

Full-Time 55000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The People Pod

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Take full commercial ownership of exciting residential and mixed-use projects.
  • Company: A growing contractor and housebuilder with a strong development pipeline.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus structure, and generous holiday package.
  • Other info: Direct access to senior leadership and clear progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join early to shape the commercial team and influence project success.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and 5+ years' experience in housebuilding.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.

We're supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm, known for delivering high-quality residential and mixed-tenure schemes across the region. Under new ownership and guided by a highly experienced senior leadership team, the business is entering a new phase of growth with a strong pipeline of housing and future medium- to large-scale mixed-use developments.

To support this expansion, we're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who can take full commercial ownership of projects, operate and help shape a modern, high-performing commercial function. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence how the commercial team develops, and grow with a business that's building real momentum.

  • Take full commercial ownership of residential and mixed-tenure schemes from pre-construction through to final account.
  • Lead procurement including scopes of work, tender packages, tender lists, subcontract tendering and contract documentation.
  • Manage subcontractor accounts covering valuations, variations, payments, instructions, progress meetings and final accounts.
  • Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, proposing viable solutions that protect cost, quality and programme.
  • Develop and maintain strong supply chain relationships, onboarding new subcontractors and involving them early in design.
  • Provide regular site presence to monitor progress, validate spend and support the project team.
  • Attend key project meetings including design team meetings, subcontractor progress meetings and internal commercial reviews.
  • Manage client-side commercial elements, including valuing customer variations and preparing client extras quotations.

Ideally degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying with 5+ years' experience in housebuilding or residential development. Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, subcontract management and financial reporting. Excellent communicator with the credibility to work with consultants, subcontractors, internal teams and senior leadership. Flexible, reliable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Immediate start available for the right candidate. Car / Car Allowance, Bonus Structure, 25+ Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension & Benefits Package, Opportunity to join early and influence how the commercial team develops, Direct access to a highly respected Commercial Director and senior leadership team, Clear progression opportunities as the business grows.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Projects employer: The People Pod

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Quantity Surveyor Projects

Commercial Ownership
Procurement Management
Subcontractor Management
Cost Planning
Financial Reporting
Risk Management
Client Relationship Management