Quantity Surveyor-Refurbishment

SLH Consult are partnering our client a national contractor working within the refurbishment sector who are opening a new branch within the East/North Midlands region who specialise in the refurbishment sector delivering high-quality projects across social housing frameworks working in partnership with housing associations and local authorities to improve homes and communities through kitchen and bathroom replacements, internal and external refurbishment works, and fire door improvement programmes.

Due to continued growth and secured long-term framework contracts, they are seeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of refurbishment projects within the social housing sector. You will oversee costs from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial control, value for money, and contractual compliance across multiple projects upto 10 million in value.

Projects typically include:

• Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes

• Internal refurbishment works

• External works (roofing, windows, doors, façades, etc)

• Fire door upgrades and compliance improvements

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of social housing framework projects

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions

• Valuations, variations, and final accounts

• Cost forecasting and financial reporting

• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and management

• Ensuring compliance with framework and contract requirements

• Supporting operational teams to deliver projects on time and within budget

• Identifying and managing commercial risks

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within refurbishment or social housing

• Strong understanding of framework contracts and JCT/NEC forms of contract

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of kitchen & bathroom programmes, internal/external works, and fire door projects (desirable)

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems

• Full UK driving licence

• This Job will also offer hybrid working (home/office)