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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Housebuilding)

Rugby / Warwickshire / Northampton

Our client, a growing housebuilder operating across Rugby, Warwickshire, and Northampton, is seeking a senior quantity surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced QS to take a leading role on multiple residential developments.

 

The Role

The senior quantity surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for large-scale residential projects, ensuring budgets are controlled, risks managed, and projects delivered on time and to a high standard.

This position is for experienced senior quantity surveyors only.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on cost planning, valuations, and final accounts

  • Manage procurement and contracts with subcontractors and suppliers

  • Prepare regular cost reports and monitor financial performance

  • Oversee junior QS team members and mentor where required

  • Support contract administration and commercial decision-making

  • Liaise with project managers, clients, and design teams

 

About You

  • Extensive experience as a senior quantity surveyor within housebuilding or residential construction

  • Strong knowledge of cost control, procurement, and subcontract management

  • Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects

  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills

  • Relevant qualification in quantity surveying or construction

  • Coins desirable

 

What's on Offer

  • Salary £65,000-£70,000 (depending on experience, negotiable for the right person)

  • Full package including company car or car allowance

  • Bonus scheme

  • Excellent career progression opportunities

  • Supportive and growing team environment

Apply Now

If you're a senior quantity surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, please contact us to discuss this role in confidence.