Quantity Surveyor - Super Prime Residential

Overview

Manage commercial aspects of a £15m+ super‑prime residential project in Kent

Key Responsibilities

• cost reporting
• cash flow
• variation tracking
• procurement management
• subcontractor payments
• financial analysis

Tasks

As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day commercial activity, supporting the project from procurement through to final account. You’ll be trusted to ensure financial accuracy, deliver value, and maintain positive relationships across all project stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in the commercial management of this landmark scheme, balancing quality, precision, and profitability while developing your career on some of the region’s most admired homes. -Provide clear financial insights that inform key project decisions. -Prepare valuations, cost reports, and cash flow forecasts to maintain commercial transparency. -Track and value project variations, ensuring accurate client reporting and documentation. -Collaborate with design teams, architects, and clients to ensure cost efficiency without compromising on quality. -Assess and certify subcontractor payments and final accounts. -Manage procurement and cost control of specialist subcontractor packages. -Work on landmark super-prime residential projects that showcase exceptional craftsmanship and design.

Requirements

• quantity surveyor
• excel
• cost software
• analytical
• residential
• detail

What You Bring

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with a passion for high-end residential construction and an eye for detail that sets you apart? -Experience working on prime or heritage residential projects, ideally £5m+. -Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail. -Solid understanding of construction contracts, procurement, and cost reporting. -Proficiency in Excel and cost management software. -Confidence in managing multiple packages, variations, and client relationships.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits -Enhanced holiday allowance that grows with service, plus Christmas closure. -Competitive salary, pension, and comprehensive benefits package. -A collaborative, inclusive working environment where your input is valued. -Continuous career progression and professional development, including RICS support. -Health and wellbeing support

About Premises Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent. -Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants. -Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction. -They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires. -Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist. -Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability. -Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service. -Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.

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