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Lead Flagship Projects for a Multi-Award-Winning Developer
Are you an ambitious Senior QS ready to take full commercial ownership of high-end residential projects?
We are a multi-award-winning, established developer renowned for building luxury traditional and contemporary homes. With a pipeline of new, high-specification sites due to commence, we are looking for an experienced SQS to join our commercial team.
This is a key role with significant autonomy and a clear progression path. We're looking for someone who can run their own projects from day one, with the potential and ambition to step up into a Managing Surveyor role in the near future.
What You'll Be Doing
You will manage all commercial aspects of your assigned projects from the earliest stages through to final accounts.
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Pre-Construction: Assist in feasibility studies, compile detailed budgets, and prepare comprehensive tender and sub-contract documents, including trade-specific specifications.
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Procurement: Advise on procurement strategy, analyze costings for tenders, and lead the selection and appointment of sub-contractors.
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Project Control: Take charge of all commercial management, including performing risk and value management, maintaining strict cost control, and producing construction cost reconciliation reports.
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Commercial Management: Manage the valuation of completed work, process payments, and agree on final accounts.
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Compliance & Communication: Ensure all health and safety regulations are understood and implemented. You'll be a central point of communication, liaising effectively with company management, sub-contractors, and the wider supply chain.
What You'll Bring to the Table
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Essential Experience: A proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within the residential property development sector.
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Project Leadership: The ability and confidence to run your own projects autonomously from start to finish.
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Technical Knowledge: Current and relevant knowledge of modern building processes and all applicable statutory requirements.
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Commercial Acumen: Strong experience in budget management, cost control, and procurement.
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Personal Attributes: You must be proactive, highly organized, and able to plan your workload to meet deadlines. Strong IT skills are essential.
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Ambition: A genuine desire to grow with the company and take the next step in your career.
What We Offer
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A competitive salary and benefits package.
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A permanent, full-time role with a stable and growing company.
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A clear and realistic progression path to a Managing Surveyor position.
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The opportunity to work on prestigious, high-end luxury housing projects.
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A collaborative team environment based in our head office.
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