Job Title:
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location:
County Down
Salary:
£60-65k + Car Allowance
Job Overview:
Our client is a leading provider of building maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit services, delivering projects across the social housing and public sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of Reactive Repairs, Voids and Planned Maintenance contracts.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in cost control, commercial reporting, contract administration and client relationship management across a diverse portfolio of social housing projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the commercial performance of maintenance and social housing contracts from inception through to final account.
- Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment.
- Measure, price and validate works using Schedule of Rates (SORs).Review completed works to ensure accurate pricing and value recovery.
- Produce and manage budgets, forecasts, cashflow reports and CVRs.
- Assess, negotiate and agree variations and additional works.
- Administer contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and performance.
- Negotiate with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to maximise commercial outcomes.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience within the social housing sector.
- Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC and other common forms of contract.
- Experience working with Schedule of Rates (SORs), including NHF SORs.
- Proven experience managing valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts.
- Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, CVRs, cashflow management and commercial reporting.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of commercial and financial awareness.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and commercial management software.
Desirable Criteria:
- RICS accreditation or working towards professional chartership.
- Experience within responsive repairs, voids or planned maintenance contracts.
- Knowledge of social housing regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing multiple projects within a fast-paced maintenance environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and car allowance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
- Life assurance cover.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV and holiday purchase options.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Employee recognition and reward programmes.
How to Apply:
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV outlining your Quantity Surveying experience within social housing, maintenance or planned works environments.