Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Residential Development (West Sussex) We are working in partnership with a leading UK volume house builder to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a flagship new development just outside Horsham. This is a rare opportunity to be involved from an early stage on a recently acquired, large-scale mixed-use scheme delivering approximately 1,500 new homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing for local people.

The wider development will also include a new Primary School, care home and sports pitches, creating a lasting community and long-term pipeline of work.

The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key phases of the project, working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider site team. You will play a hands-on role in ensuring the development is delivered efficiently, safely and profitably, while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants. Key responsibilities will include:
Full commercial management of multiple housing phases Procurement and management of subcontract packages Cost control, forecasting and reporting Valuations, variations and final accounts Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members Working collaboratively with construction, technical and planning teams About You Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a volume house building or residential developer environment Strong understanding of mixed-tenure schemes, including affordable housing Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing multiple plots and work streams on large developments Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) What's on Offer Long-term role on a high-profile, multi-year development Opportunity to help shape a new community from the ground up Competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression within a stable and well-established house builder If you're an experienced Senior QS looking to step onto a landmark residential scheme with real social impact, we'd be keen to speak with you.

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