Quantity Surveyor – New Build Residential

Quantity Surveyor – New Build Residential (Volume Housebuilding)

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a successful and growing residential developer delivering high-volume new-build housing projects across the Slough and Berkshire region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with proven experience in volume housebuilding who is looking to play a key role in managing costs and maximising project profitability from inception through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing all commercial aspects of multiple new-build residential developments.

* Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.

* Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.

* Preparing tender documentation and carrying out tender analysis.

* Negotiating subcontract agreements and managing subcontractor accounts.

* Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, and cash flow.

* Producing monthly cost/value reconciliation reports.

* Managing payments, final accounts, and commercial reporting.

* Working closely with site, technical, and land teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.

* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within volume housebuilding or large-scale residential development.

* Strong understanding of new-build residential construction processes.

* Experience managing subcontractor procurement and account management.

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills.

* Strong knowledge of construction contracts and cost control procedures.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant surveying software.

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline (preferred).

* Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or working towards chartership is advantageous.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary.

* Performance-related bonus.

* Car allowance or company vehicle.

* Pension scheme.

* Private healthcare.

* Career progression opportunities within a growing housebuilder.

* Support for professional development and chartership
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed