Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment Salary: Up to £70,000 + 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 Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, supporting a major social housing refurbishment programme across South London.

The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for a diverse portfolio of planned external works projects, including large-scale and complex 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 commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with experience in social housing, high-rise refurbishment or planned maintenance, looking to take ownership of significant projects within a structured, framework-driven environment. Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of multiple planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Oversee large-scale façade, roofing and external building envelope refurbishment schemes.
• Prepare, review and submit valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Control variations, ensuring accurate pricing, valuation and commercial justification.
• Support the preparation of project budgets, cashflow forecasts and cost value reconciliations.
• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure commercial and project objectives are aligned.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules of rates and client requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support commercial reporting, audits and internal governance processes. Requirements
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing or property refurbishment.
• Experience working on high-rise residential buildings and associated refurbishment programmes.
• Background in planned maintenance, external works or framework-based contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.
• Good understanding of contractual and commercial processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (HNC, HND or Degree) desirable. ...

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