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 phases Procurement and management of subcontract packages Cost control, forecasting and reporting Valuations, variations and final accounts Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members Working collaboratively with construction, technical and planning teams About You Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a volume housebuilding or residential developer environment Strong understanding of mixed tenure schemes, including affordable housing Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing multiple plots and workstreams on large developments Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) What's on Offer Opportunity to help shape a new community from the ground up Competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression within a stable and well established house builder If 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.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
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 phases Procurement and management of subcontract packages Cost control, forecasting and reporting Valuations, variations and final accounts Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members Working collaboratively with construction, technical and planning teams About You Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a volume housebuilding or residential developer environment Strong understanding of mixed tenure schemes, including affordable housing Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing multiple plots and workstreams on large developments Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) What's on Offer Opportunity to help shape a new community from the ground up Competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression within a stable and well established house builder If 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.
Commercial Lead (Outside IR35) - Residential We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to spearhead a suite of residential developments across West Sussex. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for a commercial professional who enjoys the balance of managing live sites while securing the next phase of the pipeline. With a heavy presence in Burgess Hill, Billingshurst, Horsham, and Ashington , we need someone who knows the local market and can hit the ground running. The Opportunity Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension) Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Location: Hybrid/Site-based (West Sussex cluster) The Role & Responsibilities As the Commercial Lead, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the strategic anchor for our regional projects. Your remit includes: Project Oversight: Managing a live residential scheme while simultaneously leading the tendering process for one to two upcoming projects. Financial Rigor: Full responsibility for CVRs , cost forecasting, and final accounts. Supply Chain: Managing S/C valuations and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships. Mentorship: Managing and developing an Apprentice QS , fostering the next generation of talent. Systems: Utilizing COINS for all financial reporting and project management. What You'll Bring Residential Expertise: You must have a robust background in the residential sector (new build housing/apartments). Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with COINS is essential. Versatility: Comfortable moving between high-level tendering strategy and day-to-day QS tasks. Leadership: A natural ability to lead a small team and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Why Apply? This is a long-term, stable contract offering a competitive day rate and the chance to lead a regional portfolio. If you are a Senior QS ready to step into a Lead capacity-or an established Commercial Manager looking for a local West Sussex project-we want to hear from you. Note: Due to the immediate start required, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Commercial Lead (Outside IR35) - Residential We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to spearhead a suite of residential developments across West Sussex. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for a commercial professional who enjoys the balance of managing live sites while securing the next phase of the pipeline. With a heavy presence in Burgess Hill, Billingshurst, Horsham, and Ashington , we need someone who knows the local market and can hit the ground running. The Opportunity Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension) Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Location: Hybrid/Site-based (West Sussex cluster) The Role & Responsibilities As the Commercial Lead, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the strategic anchor for our regional projects. Your remit includes: Project Oversight: Managing a live residential scheme while simultaneously leading the tendering process for one to two upcoming projects. Financial Rigor: Full responsibility for CVRs , cost forecasting, and final accounts. Supply Chain: Managing S/C valuations and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships. Mentorship: Managing and developing an Apprentice QS , fostering the next generation of talent. Systems: Utilizing COINS for all financial reporting and project management. What You'll Bring Residential Expertise: You must have a robust background in the residential sector (new build housing/apartments). Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with COINS is essential. Versatility: Comfortable moving between high-level tendering strategy and day-to-day QS tasks. Leadership: A natural ability to lead a small team and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Why Apply? This is a long-term, stable contract offering a competitive day rate and the chance to lead a regional portfolio. If you are a Senior QS ready to step into a Lead capacity-or an established Commercial Manager looking for a local West Sussex project-we want to hear from you. Note: Due to the immediate start required, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
