Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Addlestone
Salary: £75,000–£90,000
About the Company
This opportunity is with a premium UK-based residential developer delivering high-quality homes and master-planned communities across England. With a history spanning several decades, the company is known for its innovative approach to design, strong environmental credentials, and focus on placemaking. The business operates regionally with a hands-on leadership team and a culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, and career development. Their pipeline includes both private and affordable housing, delivered to a consistently high standard.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take full commercial responsibility for multiple residential projects at various stages of development. You'll play a leading role in shaping cost strategy, ensuring financial governance, and delivering against budget while maintaining build quality and programme targets. This is a strategic role suited to a commercially sharp and delivery-focused QS who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to mentor others while influencing senior-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities

Lead procurement, tendering, and commercial management of major residential schemes.
Produce monthly CVRS, forecasts, cost-to-complete reports, and board-level reporting.
Review and manage subcontractor performance and payments.
Act as a commercial lead on value engineering, risk assessments, and contract strategy.
Provide mentoring and oversight to Junior and Assistant QS team members.
Coordinate closely with development, planning, construction, and finance teams.
Review and advise on pre-construction cost planning and design decisions.
Ensure compliance with company processes, contractual obligations, and commercial policies.

About You

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
5+ years’ relevant experience in residential or mixed-use development.
Strong commercial acumen and proven track record of budget and risk management.
Excellent knowledge of contract law, procurement, and cost reporting standards.
Strong leadership and team development experience.
Capable of presenting commercial performance to senior stakeholders.
Proficient in industry-standard software and reporting tools.

If you fit this role and would like to find out more then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Andreas; (url removed) or send in your CV for consideration and we will be in touch.