At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial operations for a busy Repairs & Maintenance portfolio, managing multiple contracts.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on housing services and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive hiring practices, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for specific groups to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial governance and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54360 - 61686 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across a large and fast‑paced Repairs & Maintenance portfolio, covering around 3,000 monthly repairs and a mix of measured‑term contracts. You will be supporting contracts that include:
- Communal Repairs
- Housing Aids and Adaptions
- Responsive repairs across plumbing, domestic electrics, carpentry and general builders’ works
- Maintenance and minor refurbishment of communal areas
- Below- and above-ground drainage repairs
- Voids requiring system replacements and refurbishments
- 24/7 emergency response works
- SHU & TRA properties
What You’ll Be Doing
You will act as the commercial lead for Repairs & Maintenance contracts, responsible for:
- Reviewing contract documentation and preparing annual and in‑year forecast budgets
- Ensuring valuations are auditable, accurate and aligned with contract conditions
- Managing monthly contractor valuations, including verification of provisional sums, quotations, partnering rates and technical compliance
- Providing budget oversight for Engineering, Compliance and Major Works teams
- Reviewing quotations for value for money and contractual compliance
- Managing risk cost monitoring and reporting
- Reconciling historic accounts and ensuring timely payments
- Issuing certificates, pay less notices and maintaining auditable commercial records
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Strong commercial governance experience within repairs, maintenance or housing services
- Ability to manage multiple live contracts in a high‑volume environment
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
- Confidence overseeing financial controls and ensuring fair, timely contractor payments
- A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach when working with engineers, compliance officers and delivery teams
Additional Information
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long‑term health condition.
Salary Range (Full time equivalent) £54,360 - £61,686
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Repairs and Maintenance employer: Southwark Council
Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Repairs and Maintenance division, where you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse portfolio of contracts. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee growth, offering continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant community, we provide competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
