Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a specialist high-end residential contractor delivering exceptional bespoke homes, restoration of listed and heritage properties, estate management, commercial projects and groundworks.

The business has built an excellent reputation for craftsmanship, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to working with architects, designers and private clients.

With a strong pipeline of prestigious projects and continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management and cost control of high-end residential projects, ensuring budgets are effectively managed, project margins are maximised and financial reporting is accurate.

Working closely with the Contracts Director and wider project teams, you will oversee procurement, subcontractor management, valuations, variations and final accounts, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

This is a predominantly office-based position, with regular site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance across multiple projects.
• Negotiate, procure and appoint subcontractors, ensuring packages are awarded in line with project programmes and budgets.
• Establish competitive material rates with suppliers and coordinate procurement schedules.
• Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and maximise project margin recovery.
• Manage variations, including pricing, assessing time and cost implications and securing client approvals.
• Prepare monthly valuations, applications for payment and client invoices.
• Produce monthly financial reports for the Contracts Director, highlighting project performance and profitability.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and commercial agreements.
• Oversee final account negotiations and settlements, ensuring accurate reconciliation of project costs.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, architects, consultants and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry, ideally specialising in high-end residential, bespoke homes or heritage refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Ability to interpret detailed architectural drawings, specifications and interior design information.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of construction legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project.
• Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable).
• Discretionary bonus paid twice yearly.
• Pension contribution.
• Laptop provided.
• 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious, design-led residential projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career progression within a growing and established contractor.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established specialist contractor with a strong reputation in the high-end residential sector.

The role offers exposure to prestigious bespoke homes and heritage projects, working alongside experienced construction professionals in a business that values quality, collaboration and long-term relationships.