Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Location: West Sussex office, with travel to two residential sites in Surrey
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + package
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 2 days on site, 1 day working from home

About the Role

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading South East housebuilder for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, working across two major residential developments in Surrey.

Based out of the West Sussex office, you’ll support and manage commercial activities from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with project managers, subcontractors, and design teams. This hybrid role offers a balanced mix of office, site, and home working.

Key Responsibilities

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Support and manage commercial elements of residential developments from start to finish

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Prepare and maintain cost plans, budgets, and forecasts

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Evaluate and negotiate subcontract and supplier packages

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Measure and value works and variations, ensuring accurate progress claims

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Monitor cost, risk, and programme performance, reporting to senior management

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Liaise with project managers, design teams, and site teams to ensure delivery within budget

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Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and procurement processes

Candidate Requirements

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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential sector

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Main Contractor experience – essential

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Timber Frame experience – essential

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Experience on large-scale residential or affordable housing projects desirable

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RICS qualified or working towards accreditation preferred

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Strong commercial, contractual, and cost management skills

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Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities

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Proactive, commercially astute, and able to work collaboratively across multiple teams

What’s on Offer

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£55,000 – £65,000 per annum + package

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Hybrid working: office, site, and home flexibility

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Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments in Surrey

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Supportive, collaborative environment

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Strong career development and progression prospects