Quantity Surveyor
Luxury Residential Development (15 Units)
Chelmsford, Essex
Full-Time Fixed-Term (18-24 Months)

A private, well-funded developer is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a prestigious luxury development comprising 15 high-value new-build homes (c. 1.5m+ per unit). to manage all trade packages end-to-end. This is a site-led role with real autonomy and responsibility.

The Project

• 15 individual luxury houses
• Phased, staggered construction (rolling programme over 18-24 months)
• Multiple specialist and trade subcontract packages
• Mix of JCT and bespoke subcontract agreements depending on scope complexity

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial and cost management of all subcontract packages
• Procurement, tendering, bid analysis and contract award
• Site measurement, monthly valuations and payment certification
• Variation capture, pricing, negotiation and instruction
• Cost reporting, forecasting and budget control
• Contract administration (JCT and bespoke subcontracts)
• Final accounts, dispute avoidance and value engineering
• Liaison with site team, designers, finance and funder QS

Requirements

• 5+ years' QS experience (residential/housing preferred)
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and subcontract management
• Experience managing multiple trade packages through to final account
• Excellent Excel and commercial reporting skills
• Confident, organised and able to work autonomously on site

The Opportunity

• High-quality, design-led residential scheme
• Direct access to decision-makers
• Strong client and secure funding
• Genuine ownership of the commercial function