Senior Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £79k base + £6k car

Location: North East

The Company

We are one of the UK’s leading national housebuilders, delivering high-quality new homes in well-connected locations. With decades of experience and a strong reputation for quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, they are proud to be shaping thriving communities across the country.

Due to continued growth and a robust pipeline of residential developments, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple residential projects, ensuring cost control, financial reporting, and the procurement of subcontractors is carried out to the highest standard.

You’ll be working within a supportive commercial team and closely alongside construction, technical, and sales departments to ensure smooth project delivery and maximum return on investment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of cost planning and control across multiple housing developments

Prepare tender packages, manage procurement, and oversee subcontractor negotiations

Regularly report on project budgets, forecasts, and variations

Liaise with site teams to monitor progress and address commercial risks

Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and internal processes

Maintain accurate records using COINS software

About You

They are looking for someone commercially astute and highly organised, with excellent stakeholder communication skills and a proven track record in residential development.

Essential Criteria:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the UK housebuilding industry

Strong working knowledge of COINS software

Experience delivering volume residential schemes (traditionally built and/or timber frame)

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS accreditation desirable)

Strong contract knowledge (JCT and bespoke forms)

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills

What They Offer

Competitive salary package

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension & private healthcare

Career development and training opportunities

A supportive and collaborative work environment