Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Large Scale Housing Developments) – Hertfordshire

Salary/Package: £75,000 – £85,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team, overseeing the commercial delivery of large-scale, multi-phase housing developments across Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured residential work. The successful candidate will take overall commercial responsibility for major housing developments while leading and mentoring a commercial team of up to five Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, ensuring projects are delivered successfully from procurement through to final account.

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments, offering genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Role Overview

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: Large Scale Multi-Phase Housing Developments
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Package
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Taking overall commercial responsibility for the delivery of large-scale, multi-phase housing developments
• Leading, mentoring and managing a commercial team of up to five Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
• Overseeing the procurement and commercial management of high-value subcontract packages through to final account
• Reviewing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing project cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities while maintaining robust cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with operational, design and procurement teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain

Requirements

• Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor ready to step up within a main contracting environment
• Previous experience delivering large-scale residential or housing developments for a main contractor
• Proven experience managing multiple high-value subcontract packages and leading the commercial delivery of major projects
• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills
• Able and willing to commute to Hertfordshire

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contracting experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scale residential developments, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email at (url removed).

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation