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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Interim role - Housing Developments
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An exciting opportunity has opened up for a driven and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for 2 housing developments on a full-time, interim basis. Working with a well-established commercial team, this role offers autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact with an active housing developer.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll oversee all commercial and cost control aspects of the development, from pre-construction through to final accounts. You’ll work closely with site teams, technical, and procurement departments to ensure budgets are maintained, risks are managed, and financial reporting is accurate and timely. This is an ideal step for a strong QS looking to manage sites in a supportive but fast-paced environment.
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- Take full commercial ownership of the development, managing budgets, valuations, cost forecasting, and reporting across the full lifecycle of the project.
- Procure subcontract packages, negotiate terms, and manage relationships to ensure high-quality delivery and value for money, while keeping to project timelines and budget constraints.
- Produce monthly CVRs, monitor costs against programme, and provide accurate financial updates to the Commercial Manager and wider leadership team.
- Work closely with site management and technical teams to ensure commercial decisions align with buildability, quality standards, and site progress.
- Manage subcontractor accounts from appointment through to final account, resolving any commercial or contractual issues and ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
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What We’re Looking For
- You’ll have a strong track record in managing housing developments, preferably with a volume-led housing developer.
- Whether you’re already operating at Senior QS level or an experienced QS ready to step up, you’ll need excellent financial management skills, confidence in procurement, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
- Experience of working with COINs would be preferable, but not essential.
What’s On Offer
- A long-term commercial role with long-term visibility and complexity.
- Autonomy within a well-supported team that encourages growth and internal promotion.
- Ability to move to a permanent role if preferred.
- Opportunity to work with one of the most respected and stable residential developers in the market
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