Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary/Rate:£70000.00 - £85000.00 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Swanley
County:Kent
Sector:Construction and Commercial Management
Job ref:JN -112025-84518_1763458579
Post Date:18. 11. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Mitch Butler
Mitch Butler
Senior Consultant, Construction

About the Role

Cobalt is partnering with a respected housebuilder to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage full commercial delivery across multiple residential schemes. This role offers ownership of budgets, procurement and commercial reporting from pre-construction through to completion.

The Organisation

You'll join an established and well-structured housebuilder known for high-quality developments and a collaborative working culture. The commercial team prides itself on consistency, accuracy and clear processes, offering strong support and long-term career development.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for managing project costs, tendering, subcontractor negotiations and monthly valuations. Key duties include:

  • Preparing project and regional budgets and monitoring throughout.
  • Producing tender packages, analysing returns and recommending preferred suppliers.
  • Negotiating orders and managing variations.
  • Managing interim valuations, bank valuations and cost-to-value reconciliations.
  • Monitoring materials on site and ensuring invoice accuracy.
  • Preparing sales extras and incentive pricing.
  • Overseeing junior surveyors where required.
  • Supporting land appraisals and cost-to-complete exercises.

 

Skills & Experience Needed

  • Strong working knowledge of residential housebuilding.
  • Solid commercial and construction understanding.
  • Confident communicator with effective negotiation skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Competent IT user; COINS experience is advantageous.

 

Interviews are progressing shortly - apply now to be considered. Due to application volumes, if you don't hear back, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

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