Quantity Surveyor
Basingstoke, Hampshire
£60,000- £75,000
Quantity Surveyor – High-End Residential
Regional Projects (Local to office)
Permanent | Full-Time
Competitive salary + package
Inspire Futures are partnering with a well-established regional contractor specialising in high-end, one-off residential builds to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. Projects typically range between £500k and £4 million, delivered to a high specification for private clients.
This role is ideal for a QS who takes pride in detail, enjoys close involvement on bespoke builds, and prefers quality-led projects over volume housing.
The Role
You will have full commercial responsibility for high-end residential projects from pre-contract through to final account, working closely with the project management and site teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Commercial management of bespoke, high-end residential builds (£500k–£4m)
- Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts
- Valuing variations and managing change control with private clients
- Procurement and management of specialist subcontractor packages
- Assessing and agreeing subcontractor valuations and payments
- Preparing, negotiating and closing out final accounts
- Supporting tender pricing and cost planning for future residential projects
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain
- Ensuring tight cost control while maintaining high-quality delivery
About You
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main or specialist contractor
- Strong background in high-end or bespoke residential construction
- Experience managing projects within the £500k–£4m range
- High level of commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Confident dealing with private clients and design teams
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects
- Relevant construction or commercial qualification preferred
What’s On Offer
- Permanent position with a respected regional contractor
- Work on bespoke, design-led residential projects
- Local sites with minimal travel
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive, hands-on management team
- Long-term, secure pipeline of work
- Genuine opportunity to grow with the business