Senior Quantity Surveyor
JOB_53249774688519Job type
PermanentLocation
DerbyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£65,000-£75,000
Senior Quantity Surveyor Job - £65,000-£75,000 Salary - Social Housing - Derby Office Based
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Social Housing Focus)
Location: Nottingham Office (Office-Based)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Car/Car Allowance (£5,000–£6,000)
Bonus: Historically paid annually as a % of salary
Benefits: Standard holiday allowance, pension scheme
About the Company
A well-established, privately owned construction business with a turnover of approximately £100 million. The company delivers high-quality developments ranging from 30 to 100 units, with a strong presence in the social housing sector and a growing portfolio of commercial projects.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to become the first commercial hire in England, with a clear path to build and lead a team. You'll be joining a company that values autonomy and initiative, with support from a Commercial Manager and Director who are based in England 2–3 times per month.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all commercial aspects of projects, with a focus on social housing new builds (70%) and commercial developments (30%)
Work closely with the wider team to ensure project delivery within budget and timelines
Use the company's in-house software for quantity surveying tasks (no prior experience with specific systems required)
Potential to support estimating activities (desirable but not essential)
What You'd Need To Succeed
Proven experience in social housing new build projects
Background in a similar-sized business
Strong commercial acumen and ability to work independently
Willingness to be office-based (Derby), with no site-based work
Leadership potential to grow and manage a commercial team in the future
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Jack Hutton, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Nottingham, The Poynt, 45 Wollaton StreetTelephone 01159598786