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Quantity Surveyor
Luxury Residential Development (15 Units)
Chelmsford, Essex
Full-Time | Fixed-Term (18-24 Months)
A private, well-funded developer is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a prestigious luxury development comprising 15 high-value new-build homes (c. 1.5m+ per unit). to manage all trade packages end-to-end. This is a site-led role with real autonomy and responsibility.
The Project
- 15 individual luxury houses
- Phased, staggered construction (rolling programme over ~18-24 months)
- Multiple specialist and trade subcontract packages
- Mix of JCT and bespoke subcontract agreements depending on scope complexity
Key Responsibilities
- Full commercial and cost management of all subcontract packages
- Procurement, tendering, bid analysis and contract award
- Site measurement, monthly valuations and payment certification
- Variation capture, pricing, negotiation and instruction
- Cost reporting, forecasting and budget control
- Contract administration (JCT and bespoke subcontracts)
- Final accounts, dispute avoidance and value engineering
- Liaison with site team, designers, finance and funder QS
Requirements
- 5+ years' QS experience (residential / housing preferred)
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and subcontract management
- Experience managing multiple trade packages through to final account
- Excellent Excel and commercial reporting skills
- Confident, organised and able to work autonomously on site
The Opportunity
- High-quality, design-led residential scheme
- Direct access to decision-makers
- Strong client and secure funding
- Genuine ownership of the commercial function
