Site Quantity Surveyor (Project QS)Luxury Development - 15 UnitsLocation: ChelmsfordContract: Full-time, Fixed Term (18-24 months)Reporting to: Development DirectorProject OverviewHigh-quality self-build development of 15 new-build luxury lakehouses (£1.5m+ GDV per unit), constructed in phased, rolling sequence with multiple trade subcontract packages. Developer acting as self-builder. Mixed contract forms to suit package complexity (JCT and simplified trade contracts).Role SummaryThe Site Quantity Surveyor is the commercial lead for the project, responsible for full-cycle cost management, procurement, and subcontract administration across all trade packages. The role combines strong site presence with office-based commercial control, ensuring delivery within budget, to programme, and to the required quality.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial and Cost ManagementOverall responsibility for budget control, cost reporting, and cashflow forecastingMaintain live cost plan, committed cost tracker, and forecast final accountsIdentify cost risks, overspends, and value engineering opportunitiesWeekly budget and package transfer reporting to Development Director and funderProcurement and TenderingBreak project into trade packages and prepare tender documentationProduce scopes, BoQs / schedules, tender instructions and programmesManage tender process, RFIs, addenda and bid returnsTender analysis, comparison, and recommendation reportingNegotiate scope, price, and programmePrepare CSAs and as