At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial aspects of social housing refurbishment projects and ensure budget targets are met.
- Company: Join a leading company committed to equality, diversity, and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, generous leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Dynamic team with excellent training opportunities and a focus on personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in social housing refurbishment and strong IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
As part of our continued growth and an internal promotion, we are looking for a motivated and professional Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Northern Projects division. This is a permanent, full‑time position and can be based in either Grimsby or Boston with travel across the northern contracts.
This role will be supporting our established commercial division responsible for the LHP (Lincolnshire Housing Partnership) Social Housing Refurbishment Projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the contract.
- Be responsible for the commercial aspects of this established Capital Works and Retrofit social housing refurbishment contract.
- Promote company values and procedures internally and externally.
- Ensure project teams meet or exceed budget targets.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert on contractual arrangements.
- Maximise cash flow through invoicing and resolving client queries.
- Monitor job costs and revenue to support data‑driven decisions.
- Manage disputes and identify potential issues early.
- Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts and revenue profiles.
- Support financial reporting and cost control governance.
- Oversee subcontractor orders, supplier onboarding, and team development.
- Work within a small, dedicated and experienced commercial team.
What You Will Need
- Good level of education including 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, A levels.
- Industry‑related qualification.
- Experience working on Social Housing Refurbishment contracts.
- Previous experience within a similar role.
- Excellent IT knowledge including advanced Excel skills (V‑Lookup, PivotTables, and formula development).
- Negotiating and communication skills.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions.
- Experience of Management Accounts.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel if required by the business.
- Knowledge of Contract Law.
- Professional Accountancy Qualifications or progress towards a Facilities Management/Accountancy or Construction related qualification.
- Demonstrable experience in significant & complex multi‑disciplinary contracts.
- Experience in Dispute Resolution.
- Experience within the construction or social housing refurbishment sector; however we welcome applicants from other sectors.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Benefits
- Excellent salary scale.
- Discretionary profit‑related bonus up to 10 %.
- Company car or motor expenditure allowance (£4,000).
- Option to opt into a salary‑sacrifice car lease scheme.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off (34 days total).
- Sick pay.
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
- 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
- Annual pay reviews.
- Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
- Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.
- Extensive directory of training on bespoke in‑house Learning Management System.
- Life insurance.
- Private healthcare and dental care.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Retail and mobile phone provider discounts.
Equal Opportunities
We are Investors in People – Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Fortem Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and satisfaction. With a focus on Retrofit construction projects in the vibrant city of Birmingham, employees benefit from competitive salaries, 25 days of leave, and ample training opportunities to enhance their skills and career growth.
