Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sector:
Social Housing / Planned Works / Refurbishment

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team, taking responsibility for the commercial and financial management of a portfolio of planned external works projects.

The role will involve managing large-scale and complex refurbishment schemes, including façade, roofing and building envelope works across high-rise residential properties, with individual project values of up to £20 million.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining effective cost control, maximising commercial performance, ensuring value for money and maintaining robust commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is confident working within structured, framework-driven environments and has a strong understanding of planned works within the social housing sector.

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of a portfolio of planned external works projects.
• Oversee large-scale refurbishment schemes, including façade, roofing and building envelope works on high-rise residential buildings.
• Prepare, review and manage valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor and control variations, ensuring accurate pricing and appropriate commercial justification.
• Assist with the preparation of project budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost value reconciliations.
• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective management of schedule of rates and framework requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support commercial audits, reporting requirements and internal governance processes.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure effective financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the social housing or construction sector.
• Experience working on high-rise residential buildings.
• Background in planned maintenance, refurbishment or external works projects.
• Experience working on framework-based contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and proven cost management capabilities.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification, such as an HNC, HND or Degree.
• Experience working on local authority or social housing framework contracts.
• Experience managing large-scale refurbishment projects with individual values of up to £20 million.

• Salary up to £70,000, dependent on experience.
• Medical scheme options.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee benefits and discounts.
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.