Are you a residential specialist who knows their way around a site layout as well as they know a spreadsheet? Do you have a "get stuck in" attitude rather than a "sit in the ivory tower" vibe?
We aren't looking for a passenger. We're looking for a driver. We need a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is ready to grab a long-term contract, mentor a hungry Assistant QS, and own the commercial lifecycle of our housing projects from the first shovel in the ground to the final account handshake.
The Role:
This isn't just about ticking boxes. You'll be the commercial engine of the project. We need someone who has "been there, done that" with major housebuilders and has the CV to prove it (we love seeing those long stints at top-tier firms).
Your Day-to-Day:
The Full Cycle: Managing everything from initial procurement and sub-contractor tender packages to monthly valuations and final accounts.
Mentorship: You'll have an AQS under your wing. We need you to pass on the secrets of the trade and help them level up.
Problem Solving: When a cost spike hits or a sub-bie goes rogue, you're the one with the cool head and the sharp pencil.
Collaboration: Working hand-in-hand with Site Managers to ensure we're building quality homes without burning the budget.
What You Bring to the Site
We're looking for a specific blend of experience and grit. If the following sounds like you, we should talk:
Residential Pedigree: You've spent significant time with housebuilders. You understand the pace, the margins, and the madness of residential schemes.
The "Shovel" Mindset: You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves. You lead by example and "crack on" when the pressure is on.
Loyalty: You've got good stints under your name. You don't jump ship at the first sign of a breeze; you finish what you start.
- COINS Competency: You've used COINS in previous roles and can hit the ground running on day one.
Ambition: Even at a Senior level, you want to grow. Whether it's moving toward Commercial Management or mastering new tech, you're never "done" learning.
Why This Contract?
"We don't do boring. We do building."
Long-Term Security: This isn't a 3-month "fix it and leave" job. We want you for the long haul.
Autonomy: We hire experts so we don't have to micromanage them. You run your desk.
Career Development: We're committed to your growth. If you want to refine your leadership skills or take on bigger schemes, we'll pave the way.
Culture: High energy, fast-paced, and zero ego. We work hard, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.
Are You Ready?
If you're a driven, residential-heavy SQS who wants a role that rewards your "crack on" attitude, we want to see your CV. Show us those long tenures and your best wins.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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