Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Planned Works – Hertfordshire – Hybrid

* Location: Hertfordshire (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

* Framework: Major Housing Association – Planned Works

* Regions: Essex, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire

* Travel: Approx. 1–2 site/client visits per month

We are partnering with a respected UK main contractor with a £700m+ turnover and a strong national presence. With over 25 years of sustained success, they have built long-term client relationships and secured a robust pipeline of work across the country.

This role sits within a well‑established business unit delivering refurbishment, remediation, retrofit, and building safety projects for local authorities and housing associations. You’ll join a collaborative team supported by an experienced senior leadership group known for delivering high‑quality, complex schemes.

The Opportunity

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of a long-term planned works framework, including kitchens & bathrooms, roofing, windows & doors, and associated refurbishment works. This is a stable, multi‑year programme with predictable workflow and minimal travel.

Key Responsibilities

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Assist in commercial management from procurement to final account

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Support subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, and payments

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Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and commercial documentation

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Work closely with Senior QS and commercial managers

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Build strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners

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Contribute to continuous improvement across the framework

What You’ll Bring

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Experience as a QS/AQS within refurbishment, planned works, or social housing

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Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

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Ability to manage your workload while supporting senior colleagues

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Good communication and stakeholder management skills

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A proactive, organised, solutions‑focused approach

Package & Benefits

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£5,200 car allowance or company vehicle

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Travel to site covered

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Private healthcare

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5% pension

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Life cover x3 salary

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Hybrid working (3 office / 2 WFH)

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Long-term framework stability and clear development pathways