Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Location: South London Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time Start Date: Immediate Start Available The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an established property services and refurbishment contractor seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, supporting a major social housing refurbishment programme across South London.

The successful candidate will be involved in the commercial management of a range of planned external works projects, including façade, roofing and building envelope refurbishment schemes on high-rise residential properties, with individual project values of up to £20m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in social housing, planned maintenance or external refurbishment, looking to join an established contractor and play an important role in the commercial delivery of a major programme of works. Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management and financial control of planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Manage and monitor project costs, ensuring works are delivered within agreed budgets.
• Prepare and review subcontractor applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Assess and manage variations, ensuring accurate pricing and commercial justification.
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts and cost value reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of project budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules of rates and client requirements.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support reporting and audit requirements. Requirements
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing, property maintenance or refurbishment.
• Experience working on planned maintenance, external works or framework-based contracts.
• Knowledge of high-rise residential refurbishment, particularly façade, roofing or building envelope works, would be advantageous.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Good commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.
• Understanding of contractual and commercial processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (HNC, HND or Degree) desirable. Salary & Benefits
• Salary up to £60,000,...

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