redfish solutions ltd
Quantity Surveyor
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A growing property, development, and project management business is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor from a cost consultancy background to join its development team.
This is a developer-focused position for a QS looking to move beyond managing individual packages and take genuine commercial ownership of developments from initial feasibility through to completion.
Working closely with a Director, you will be involved across the full development lifecycle, including cost planning, procurement, contractor appointment, construction, and final accounts. Projects typically range from £4m–£7m+ and span high-end residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Take commercial ownership of developments from feasibility through to completion
- Assist with development appraisals, feasibility studies, and initial budgets
- Prepare and manage detailed cost plans
- Provide commercial advice throughout design and pre-construction
- Develop procurement strategies and manage tender processes
- Identify, assess, and appoint high-end main contractors
- Analyse tender returns and lead commercial negotiations
- Prepare tender comparisons and contractor recommendations
- Manage project budgets, valuations, variations, and payment applications
- Monitor expenditure, cash flow, and forecast final costs
- Provide regular commercial reporting to Directors
- Work closely with Project Managers, consultants, and contractors
- Manage commercial issues and change throughout construction
- Take projects through practical completion, defects, and final account
- Build strong relationships with contractors and professional teams
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About You
We are looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who is confident dealing with contractors and capable of taking ownership of projects.
Ideally, you will have:
- 6–8 years' Quantity Surveying experience
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
- A background working for a Cost Consultancy
- Strong pre-construction and cost-planning experience
- Experience across the full project lifecycle
- Experience working on projects valued at £4m–£7m+
- Experience managing tenders and contractor procurement
- Experience appointing and managing main contractors
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management
- Experience managing projects through to final account
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- The confidence to work directly with Directors and senior stakeholders
- A proactive, autonomous approach
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Why This Role?
This is a great opportunity for a Cost Consultancy QS looking to move into the development side and gain genuine client-side/developer experience.
You will work directly alongside a Director and have exposure to:
- Development feasibility and appraisals
- Cost planning and commercial strategy
- Procurement and contractor appointments
- Construction delivery and commercial management
- Final accounts and project close-out
- Senior decision-making and development strategy
Rather than being one QS within a large consultancy structure, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of developments from start to finish and play a key role in the commercial performance of each project.
If you're a Cost Consultancy QS looking to make the move into development, this could be an excellent next step.
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