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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£75k - £85k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Large Scale Housing Developments) – Hertfordshire

Salary/Package: £75,000 – £85,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team, overseeing the commercial delivery of large-scale, multi-phase housing developments across Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured residential work. The successful candidate will take overall commercial responsibility for major housing developments while leading and mentoring a commercial team of up to five Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, ensuring projects are delivered successfully from procurement through to final account.

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments, offering genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Role Overview

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: Large Scale Multi-Phase Housing Developments
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Package
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Taking overall commercial responsibility for the delivery of large-scale, multi-phase housing developments
Leading, mentoring and managing a commercial team of up to five Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Overseeing the procurement and commercial management of high-value subcontract packages through to final account
Reviewing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
Managing project cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities while maintaining robust cost control throughout the project lifecycle
Working closely with operational, design and procurement teams to ensure successful project delivery
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
Requirements

Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor ready to step up within a main contracting environment
Previous experience delivering large-scale residential or housing developments for a main contractor
Proven experience managing multiple high-value subcontract packages and leading the commercial delivery of major projects
Previous experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff
Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills
Able and willing to commute to Hertfordshire
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contracting experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scale residential developments, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email at .

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

Reference: 225365519

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£75k - £85k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Large Scale Housing Developments) – Hertfordshire

Salary/Package: £75,000 – £85,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team, overseeing the commercial delivery of large-scale, multi-phase housing developments across Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured residential work. The successful candidate will take overall commercial responsibility for major housing developments while leading and mentoring a commercial team of up to five Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, ensuring projects are delivered successfully from procurement through to final account.

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments, offering genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Role Overview

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: Large Scale Multi-Phase Housing Developments
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Package
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Taking overall commercial responsibility for the delivery of large-scale, multi-phase housing developments
Leading, mentoring and managing a commercial team of up to five Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Overseeing the procurement and commercial management of high-value subcontract packages through to final account
Reviewing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
Managing project cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities while maintaining robust cost control throughout the project lifecycle
Working closely with operational, design and procurement teams to ensure successful project delivery
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
Requirements

Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor ready to step up within a main contracting environment
Previous experience delivering large-scale residential or housing developments for a main contractor
Proven experience managing multiple high-value subcontract packages and leading the commercial delivery of major projects
Previous experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff
Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills
Able and willing to commute to Hertfordshire
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contracting experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scale residential developments, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email at .

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
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Reference: 225365519

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