Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Residential Construction

Main Contractor | Permanent | £60-£65k + Car Allowance 

I’m currently working with a well-established and growing residential main contractor who is looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

This is a business with a strong pipeline of work across high-quality housing and apartment schemes, a solid reputation in the market, and a genuinely good culture – low turnover, supportive leadership, and realistic workloads.

They’re now looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects from pre-contract through to final account and play a key role in the commercial success of the business.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the full commercial management of one or more residential projects, including:

Full cost management of projects from tender to final account

Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers

Valuations, variations, and change control

Subcontractor account management and payments

Final accounts and project close-out

Working closely with site and project management teams

What They’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

Strong background in residential construction (housing, apartments, mixed-use)

Good commercial and contractual knowledge

Confident managing your own projects and dealing with subcontractors

Well organised, commercially aware, and proactive in approach

What’s On Offer

Long-term work with a strong pipeline of projects

Supportive, professional team environment with real progression opportunities

To be considered for this role please apply with your CV, or for more information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office