Quantity Surveyor

Role: Quantity Surveyor Location: Tadworth Salary: Up to £80,000 Package Our Client: We are delighted to be working with a fantastic house builder, who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to contribute to the success of a growing developer. Benefits: Competitive salary up to £80,000. Car allowance and optional salary sacrifice car scheme. Annual bonus scheme. Contributory pension scheme. Life assurance. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Holiday purchase scheme. Access to a discounts and benefits portal. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Flexible working with 1-2 days per week working from home. The Role: The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of each project, including controlling costs, managing site budgets, and ensuring that financial targets are met. Key responsibilities include: Managing draft and site start budgets for each allocated site. Preparing bi-monthly valuations and completing ‘cost to complete’ exercises for each site under your responsibility. Processing works contractor payments and final accounts, ensuring proper sign-off by contractors. Issuing contract works orders, ensuring they are properly authorized with all required documentation, in line with Group Commercial Policy. Performing on-site measurements and assessing payments to contractors. Attending and contributing to meetings such as pre-order meetings, bi-monthly valuation reviews, and project meetings with senior management, the construction team, external contractors, and consultants. Overseeing all contract works orders on site and liaising with contractors as needed. Managing the Professional Fees Budget. Flexible approach to daily tasks and working hours. Occasional travel to development sites as required. Requirements: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a residential housebuilder. Expertise in low-rise housing or RC frame construction is highly desirable. Familiarity with COINS (payment system) is advantageous, but not essential. Knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting. HND/HNC in Building Studies. GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths. CSCS card or equivalent. Current full driving license. Strong communication, listening, presentation, and negotiation skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Methodical, conscientious, organized, and committed to delivering high standards. Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues effectively. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Problem-solving skills with the ability to delegate where necessary. Proficient in IT and adaptable to new systems in a technical environment. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today

Location: Tadworth, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025