Job Description

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established house builder based in County Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, offering long-term career development in a thriving business.

About the Role:

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a residential developments consisting of timber-frame dwellings and a small apartment block. You’ll play a key role in budgeting, cost control, subcontractor management, and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments.
• Produce quarterly valuations and material cost-to-complete exercises.
• Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts, ensuring proper sign-off.
• Issue subcontract orders in line with company policy and required documentation.
• Conduct on-site measurements and assess contractor payments.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with internal teams and external contractors.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and maintain trade specifications.
• Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team as needed.
• Manage the Professional Fees Budget and assist with material buying.
• Support land appraisals through take-offs and cost input.

About You:

We’re looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential construction.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xpedeon and Viewpoint/4Projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload and contribute to wider team goals.
• Solid understanding of surveying, estimating, and financial return strategies.
• Experience with cost reporting, procure-to-pay systems, and document management..

To find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion.