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Senior Quantity Surveyor


Company : Fawkes & Reece


Location : Arundel,


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Residential Development (West Sussex)We are working in partnership with a leading UK volume house builder to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a flagship new development just outside Horsham.This is a rare opportunity to be involved from an early stage on a recently acquired, large-scale mixed-use scheme delivering approximately 1,500 new homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing for local people. The wider development will also include a new Primary School, care home and sports pitches, creating a lasting community and long-term pipeline of work.The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key phases of the project, working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider site team. You will play a hands-on role in ensuring the development is delivered efficiently, safely and profitably, while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants.Key responsibilities will include:Full commercial management of multiple housing phasesProcurement and management of subcontract packagesCost control, forecasting and reportingValuations, variations and final accountsSupporting and mentoring junior commercial team membersWorking collaboratively with construction, technical and planning teamsAbout YouProven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a volume housebuilding or residential developer environmentStrong understanding of mixed-tenure schemes, including affordable housingCommercially astute with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skillsComfortable managing multiple plots and workstreams on large developmentsDegree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)What's on OfferLong-term role on a high-profile, multi-year developmentOpportunity to help shape a new community from the ground upCompetitive salary and benefits packageClear progression within a stable and well-established house builderIf you're an experienced Senior QS looking to step onto a landmark residential scheme with real social impact, we'd be keen to speak with you.Contact Lucy at TPBN1_UKTJ