Senior Quantity Surveyor – Beaconsfield

At Shanly Homes, we don’t just build houses; we create exceptional homes designed for modern living, with quality and craftsmanship at the heart of everything we do.

As a privately owned, multi-award-winning regional housebuilder, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke developments in some of the South East’s most desirable locations.

What sets this role apart

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Beaconsfield team and take ownership of the commercial management of our high-end residential developments. You will lead the procurement and management of subcontractor packages, oversee budgets, and ensure costs are effectively controlled throughout the build programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Procuring and placing subcontractor packages in line with the build programme
• Preparing detailed subcontract enquiries, scopes of work and contract documentation
• Analysing returns, negotiating terms, and making clear, commercially robust recommendations
• Managing subcontractor payments, variations and contra charges
• Ensuring contracts are placed on agreed terms and conditions
• Attending site meetings and working collaboratively with delivery teams
• Reviewing drawings to ensure proposals are practical, cost-effective and commercially viable
• Providing cost advice to support sales and wider business decisions
• Producing regular cost reports and full development cost reports

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in a similar surveying role within a housebuilder environment
• Excellent commercial awareness and numerical ability
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a busy environment

What we offer in return

• A friendly, supportive team and welcoming culture
• Impressive, modern office space in our recently renovated offices
• A prime location in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to cafés, restaurants and a Tesco Express
• Excellent transport links, just off the M40 and within a 10-minute walk of Beaconsfield train station
• The security of a privately owned, financially strong business with a long-standing track record
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary)
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to a maximum of 30 days
• BUPA cover
• Enhanced pension scheme through salary exchange
• Free life assurance
• Wellbeing benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and free weekly fitness sessions
• Discount scheme offering savings across a range of sectors
• Social events throughout the year