Hays
Quantity Surveyor - Residential projects

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Your new company
This South East London-based housebuilder delivers a range of developments across South East London and North Kent, including apartment schemes, mixed-use projects, and private residential builds. Project sizes typically range from 15 to 120 homes.
The business has built strong, long-standing relationships with local housing associations, providing a healthy pipeline of upcoming work. They have a close-knit team, a loyal subcontractor network, and excellent staff retention. With 10 live sites currently underway and another three due to start shortly, they are continuing to grow and are now looking to appoint a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to help manage the increasing workload and take commercial responsibility for one of their flagship developments.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The role will be mainly office-based, with site visits as and when required.
Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of an experienced team of 5 directly responsible for managing your own project, reporting monthly to a commercial director. You will be site-based with visits to the office as needed. You will be involved in all stages of the multiphased project, from procurement and site set-up through to final account.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be working in a similar role with clear experience of delivering residential projects, ideally on behalf of housing associations. You will be looking for a long-term career move and be comfortable working on a permanent basis in the North Kent area.
What you'll get in return


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
A competitive salary and package complimented by a stable environment and team overseeing well-procured projects in an extremely busy sector.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Surveying
- CVR reporting
- Housbuilding
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location