Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – New Build / Residential 

Office: Essex | Site: Hackney |Salary: Up to £85,000 + Package

We are working with a well-established, privately owned contractor based in Essex, renowned for delivering high-quality affordable housing schemes. With a strong financial footing and a reputation for an excellent working culture, this business boasts genuinely low staff turnover and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Following the award of a major £250m regeneration scheme, our client is now seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on Phase 2 of the development, valued at £90m 165-home scheme across 4–13 storey buildings, now advancing through Section 73 approval.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a flagship project, working closely with an experienced Commercial Director and becoming fully embedded in a high-profile scheme that will have a lasting impact on the local community.

The Role

• Lead commercial activities on Phase 2 of a large-scale regeneration project
• Report directly to the Commercial Director
• Manage cost planning, procurement, and subcontractor packages
• Oversee financial performance and ensure project profitability
• Work closely with operational teams to drive efficiency and value
• Initially office-based in Essex during pre-construction, transitioning to site in Hackney once the project goes live

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within the residential or affordable housing sector
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage large-scale projects
• Experience working on regeneration or multi-phase developments is desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £85,000 + comprehensive package
• Opportunity to work on a landmark £250m regeneration scheme
• Long-term career prospects with a financially stable, growing contractor
• Supportive company culture with a strong emphasis on employee retention and development

If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking contractor with an outstanding reputation and take ownership of a major project, this is an opportunity not to be missed.