Quantity Surveyor

Job Role:
Quantity Surveyor

Area:
Brentwood

Salary:
Up to £55k - £65k DOE + package

My client is a leading Essex based house builder, delivering high-quality private and affordable homes across the South East/ East Anglia. With several live and upcoming multi-phase developments, they take pride in their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to building sustainable, thriving communities.

They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the financial management and delivery of new housing developments from inception through to completion.

Position Overview

• Actively review and analyse procurement and construction budgets, including design delivery programmes for the wider construction team and subcontractors, and prepare monthly cost reports and reconciliations.
• Monitor overall construction costs against the budget, reporting risks and variances to the Commercial Director and relevant project leads.
• Support the Commercial Director in the preparation of early-stage cost plans, feasibility estimates, and benchmarking exercises for new projects and potential acquisitions.
• Attend design team meetings and subcontractor progress meetings and actively contribute to value engineering efforts.
• Hold and document subcontract post-tender and pre-order meetings.
• Prepare monthly progress valuations.
• Prepare and review contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with external consultants, fire safety engineers, and local authorities to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance.
• Contribute to the tendering process to ensure value for money and compliance with safety regulations.
• Work in accordance with current building legislation, particularly fire and building safety regulations.

Position Requirements

• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a residential housing or main contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, procurement, and commercial management
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driving License

This role is being handled by Chloe, PW Construction Recruitment
.

Please apply with your CV or alternatively call (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

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