Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Housing

📍 Derby, East Midlands
💰 Competitive Salary + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly respected residential developer operating across the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful commercial team delivering high-quality housing developments, with clear long-term progression and stability within the business.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple residential developments from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational and technical teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This position would suit an established Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in housebuilding or residential construction, looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking business.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of residential developments
• Preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Preparation, negotiation, and agreement of subcontractor accounts
• Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Produce accurate monthly valuations and financial reporting
• Work closely with site teams to maintain cost control and programme alignment
• Assist in tender analysis and procurement strategy
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective risk management
• Mentor and support junior commercial staff where required
• Final account negotiation and project close-out

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within residential construction / housebuilding
• Strong understanding of commercial processes across the full project lifecycle
• Experience managing multiple housing developments simultaneously
• Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement and cost management
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Organised, commercially driven, and proactive approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments
• Long-term career progression within an established business
• Stable pipeline of work across the East Midlands region
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to mentor and influence the wider commercial team

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within the housing sector, we would welcome a confidential conversation.