Senior Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE19 1DX
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Well-established residential developer is recognised for delivering high-quality homes and thriving communities across the UK. With a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction, they have a proven track record of successfully delivering housing developments from concept through to completion, supported by experienced teams committed to quality, safety and sustainable growth.

Your new role

Senior Quantity Surveyor required on a freelance basis to support a busy residential developer on a temporary basis across housing projects in the East Midlands.

This is a hands-on commercial role, taking responsibility for the full commercial management of live housing developments, from cost control and budget management through to subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Managing the commercial performance of housing developments

Preparing and monitoring site budgets

Reporting on build costs, savings and overspends

Procuring and managing subcontractors

Handling payments, variations, day works and final accounts

Supporting site teams with commercial advice and cost control

Producing monthly valuations and work-in-progress reporting

Assisting with contract discussions and commercial resolution of defects

Ensuring commercial processes and documentation are followed consistently

What you'll need to succeed

Strong experience within housebuilding or residential development

A solid understanding of build costs, budgets and subcontractor management

Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health & Safety requirements

Experience with valuations, variations and final accounts

Good IT skills, with COINS experience

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.

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