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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Leading Housebuilder – Northamptonshire

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge?
Join a respected, well-established housebuilder with a strong pipeline of high-quality residential developments across the Midlands region.

About the Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take full commercial ownership of two major housing developments, supported by an Assistant QS and a Trainee QS. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead key projects while developing and mentoring the next generation of talent.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing all cost management aspects of large-scale housing developments

  • Preparing valuations, variations, and detailed cost reports

  • Overseeing subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance

  • Working closely with site and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor with:

  • Proven experience within housebuilding or residential construction

  • Strong understanding of COINS or similar systems

  • Excellent financial and contractual knowledge

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

  • A collaborative, organised, and proactive approach

Why Apply

This is a permanent role offering stability, autonomy, and progression within a respected regional business. As our new Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll benefit from:

  • Joining a leading housebuilder with a supportive, forward-thinking culture

  • An excellent handover from the outgoing Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • The chance to mentor and support junior team members

  • A competitive salary: £70,000 – £75,000 DOE + car allowance + benefits

  • Flexibility to suit the right person

If you’re a dedicated Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of exciting projects and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.