Quantity Surveyor - Build Residential

Quantity Surveyor - New Build Residential (Volume House building)

Location:

Slough, Berkshire

Salary:
Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a successful and growing residential developer delivering high-volume new-build housing projects across the Slough and Berkshire region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with proven experience in volume house building who is looking to play a key role in managing costs and maximising project profitability from inception through to final account.

• Managing all commercial aspects of multiple new-build residential developments.
• Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing tender documentation and carrying out tender analysis.
• Negotiating subcontract agreements and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, and cash flow.
• Producing monthly cost/value reconciliation reports.
• Managing payments, final accounts, and commercial reporting.
• Working closely with site, technical, and land teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within volume house building or large‑scale residential development.
• Strong understanding of new‑build residential construction processes.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and account management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and cost control procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant surveying software.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline (preferred).
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or working towards chartership is advantageous.

• Competitive salary.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing house builder.
• Support for professional development and chartership