Quantity Surveyor – High-End Residential

Experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial leadership across high-value residential and refurbishment projects from procurement through to final account. Proven ability to manage projects valued from £1m+, maintaining financial control, protecting margins, managing contractual risk, and delivering commercially robust outcomes in line with programme and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full commercial ownership of high-end residential and refurbishment projects from project handover through to final account.
• Lead procurement strategy, including tender preparation, subcontract package negotiation, supplier engagement, and contract placement.
• Prepare and present Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, valuations, and detailed financial reporting to senior management.
• Manage upstream and downstream valuations, ensuring timely certification, payment applications, and subcontractor account management.
• Control and negotiate variations, maintaining accurate variation order schedules and identifying commercial or programme risks proactively.
• Negotiate major material and subcontract supply packages, ensuring compliance, warranties, and financial due diligence requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with site teams, consultants, subcontractors, and senior leadership to ensure commercial performance and project delivery targets are achieved.
• Maintain strong contractual oversight, risk management, and cost control throughout all project phases.
• Support delivery of luxury residential developments, listed buildings, major refurbishments, boutique hospitality projects, and bespoke new-build properties.

Skills & Expertise:

• Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
• High-End / Prime Residential Construction
• Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• CVRs & Financial Reporting
• Variations & Final Accounts
• Contract Administration & Risk Management
• Cost Planning & Cash Flow Forecasting
• Refurbishment & New Build Projects
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Construction Law & Commercial Awareness
• Microsoft Excel & Construction Management Systems

Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Construction-related discipline.
• Strong understanding of traditional and modern construction methods within residential and refurbishment sectors.

Salary range: £60,000-£70,000 per annum 

Apply today for this great opportunity with a high-end builder.