Senior Quantity Surveyor - Housing - Pre and Post Construction

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package

Your new company

Our client is a long-established, family-run housing developer known for delivering bespoke, high-quality residential developments across Cheshire and surrounding counties. With a reputation for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and community-focused site selection, they have grown steadily through word-of-mouth and client satisfaction. Their projects range from new-build private homes to barn conversions and social housing partnerships, blending traditional values with modern standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developer that values quality over volume, and where your input will directly influence outcomes.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial aspects of their residential projects from inception through to completion. This is a hands-on, autonomous role that will see you working across both pre- and post-construction stages on bespoke housing developments. You will play a pivotal part in maintaining cost control, ensuring quality delivery, and supporting the wider team across land appraisal, procurement, and project delivery.

Responsibilities will include:

Full quantity surveying duties across multiple live and upcoming sites

Preparing and managing cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts

Working closely with the land and technical teams on feasibility and pre-construction assessments

Procuring subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating best value and terms

Preparing tender documents, bills of quantities, and contract documentation

Managing applications for payment, valuations, variations, and final accounts

Monitoring project performance, cashflow, and reporting to Directors

Contributing commercially to land viability studies and appraisals

Supporting the project team to deliver high-quality builds within budget and programme

Liaising with internal stakeholders and external consultants, including housing associations

Ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice

What you will need to succeed:

Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within residential construction

Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT or similar)

Experience in both pre-construction and post-construction phases

Comfortable working autonomously in a dynamic, hands-on environment

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and reporting skills

A full UK driving licence

Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (desirable)

What you get in return:

A competitive salary between £60,000 - £75,000 DOE

Generous car allowance and discretionary bonus

Flexible working opportunities and a supportive team culture

A direct reporting line to company decision-makers, offering real influence and progression

Opportunity to work on bespoke, design-led residential projects - not just standard house types

A stable and reputable employer with a strong local presence and values-led approach

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, and more

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded QS who enjoys variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference in the delivery of distinctive homes.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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