Job description: Quantity Surveyor Social Housing Planned Works Location: Bishop's Stortford Salary: £60,000 per annum 10% car allowance (£6,000) Total Package: £66,000 per annum Working Arrangement: Office-Based Contract: Permanent We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team delivering a range of social housing planned works across the South Coast.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
The successful candidate will have strong commercial experience within social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment , with knowledge of NHF rates and the ability to manage costs across a range of property improvement programmes.
Projects Include Kitchens Bathrooms Window replacements Roof replacements General planned maintenance Social housing refurbishment and improvement works Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and financial aspects of planned works programmes.
Prepare and manage valuations, cost forecasts and financial reports.
Monitor project costs, budgets and expenditure.
Manage variations, valuations and final accounts.
Work closely with project managers, contractors and operational teams.
Ensure works are delivered within agreed budgets and commercial targets.
Review and assess costs against scope of works.
Use NHF Schedule of Rates to assess and value works.
Support procurement and tendering activities where required.
Undertake regular site visits to monitor works and commercial performance.
Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
Identify commercial risks and opportunities and take appropriate action.
About You The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor .
Experience within social housing planned works, refurbishment or maintenance .
Strong knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates .
Experience with projects such as kitchens, bathrooms, windows and roofing.
Strong understanding of valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/workstreams. xohmjla
Experience working with contractors and social housing clients is highly desirable.
Essential Full UK Driving Licence Access to your own car Willingness to undertake site visits across the South Coast approximately once a week or every other week .
Ability to work office-based What's on Offer £60,000 basic salary 10% car allowance £6,000 £66,000 total package Permanent opportunity Office-based role with regular South Coast site visits Work across a varied portfolio of social housing planned works projects
Quantity Surveyor in Elsenham employer: Five Point Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing social housing in the GL15 5NF area, where your expertise as a Site Manager will be valued and rewarded. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality, alongside competitive pay and long-term contract stability until March 2027. Experience the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in the community while working on diverse refurbishment projects that enhance living conditions for residents.
