Quantity Surveyor - Property Services

About The Role

We’re looking for a detail-focused and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor to join our Property Services team
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In this role, you’ll support the delivery of our programmes by ensuring projects are managed effectively, remain within budget and deliver value for money. Working alongside the Commercial Manager and wider teams, you’ll play a key role in cost management, contract performance and financial reporting across our responsive, repairs, voids and compliance works.

• Supporting competitive tendering processes and contractor appointments to ensure value for money
• Preparing and supporting Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), identifying risks and opportunities
• Producing accurate monthly commercial reports and forecasting costs and expenditure
• Monitoring budgets and financial performance, providing analysis and commentary on variances
• Managing variations, interim payments and final accounts to support accurate reporting
• Developing and maintaining project cashflows for income and expenditure
• Working closely with Delivery Managers to drive value and performance across projects
• Supporting contractor performance management against agreed KPIs

We are a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working is available for this role working 2-3 days in the office dependent on business need. You will be based from one of our head offices – Exeter, Tolvaddon or Weston depending on candidate location.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

To be successful in your application for the role of Quantity Surveyor
, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Experience with in the social housing or construction sector
• Understanding of construction processes, contracts and industry frameworks (JCT knowledge desirable)
• Experience of producing or supporting Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and financial reporting
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Teams and databases
• Understanding of contract, project and programme management
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements within housing or construction
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

• ONC / HNC (or higher) in Construction, Building, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• Full, valid UK driving licence

• Experience in retrofit or building safety environments
• Experience working with directly employed trades
• Knowledge of tendering and managing publicly funded contracts
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB)

Please note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service – and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. Live West is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels. Live West is a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.