Senior Quantity Surveyor - Housing

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Housing

📍 Derby, East Midlands
💰 Competitive Salary + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly respected residential developer operating across the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful commercial team delivering high-quality housing developments, with clear long-term progression and stability within the business.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple residential developments from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational and technical teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This position would suit an established Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in house building or residential construction, looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking business.

Key Responsibilities

* Full commercial management of residential developments

* Preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

* Procurement and management of subcontractor packages

* Preparation, negotiation, and agreement of subcontractor accounts

* Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks and opportunities

* Produce accurate monthly valuations and financial reporting

* Work closely with site teams to maintain cost control and programme alignment

* Assist in tender analysis and procurement strategy

* Ensure contractual compliance and effective risk management

* Mentor and support junior commercial staff where required

* Final account negotiation and project close-out

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within residential construction / house building

* Strong understanding of commercial processes across the full project lifecycle

* Experience managing multiple housing developments simultaneously

* Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement and cost management

* Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

* Strong contractual and commercial awareness

* Excellent communication and negotiation skills

* Organised, commercially driven, and proactive approach

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

* Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments

* Long-term career progression within an established business

* Stable pipeline of work across the East Midlands region

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

* Opportunity to mentor and influence the wider commercial team

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within the housing sector, we would welcome a confidential conversation