Hays
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Well-established residential developer is recognised for delivering high-quality homes and thriving communities across the UK. With a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they have a proven track record of successfully delivering housing developments from concept through to completion, supported by experienced teams committed to quality, safety, and sustainable growth.
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Senior Quantity Surveyor required on a freelance basis to support a busy residential developer on a temporary basis across housing projects in the East Midlands.
This is a hands-on commercial role, taking responsibility for the full commercial management of live housing developments, from cost control and budget management through to subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
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As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the commercial performance of housing developments
- Preparing and monitoring site budgets
- Reporting on build costs, savings, and overspends
- Procuring and managing subcontractors
- Handling payments, variations, day works, and final accounts
- Supporting site teams with commercial advice and cost control
- Producing monthly valuations and work-in-progress reporting
- Assisting with contract discussions and commercial resolution of defects
- Ensuring commercial processes and documentation are followed consistently
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong experience within housebuilding or residential development
- A solid understanding of build costs, budgets, and subcontractor management
- Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC, and Health & Safety requirements
- Experience with valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Good IT skills, with COINS experience
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