Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Major Council Framework
£70k–£80 + package – Hertfordshire / North London
Sole contractor | Long-term framework
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced QS to take commercial control of a high-value, long-term council framework. The contractor is the exclusive delivery partner on this contract — with £2–3 million of annual works across the Borough and no competition.
The Company
Our client is one of the fastest-growing social housing contractors in the UK, specialising in residential and education refurbishment. They’ve secured a long-term framework with a major London council and are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for this workstream.
You’ll work alongside a Contracts Manager and site teams, managing a steady stream of live projects – all within the same borough, under the same client, with consistency and security of workload. Individual projects will range from £10k up to £500k and include a mix of externals, roofing, structural and general fabric repairs.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage all commercial aspects of the framework, working closely with the client, operations team, and supply chain. This is a high-trust role where you'll be given the freedom to run things properly – no micromanagement, no spread across 5 jobs at once. One framework. One focus. Big opportunity.
Project scope includes:
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External and structural brick/concrete repairs
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DOFF cleaning and façade works
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Window and door replacements
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FRA works (fire doors, fire stopping, partitions)
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Pitched and flat roofing
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Liquid waterproofing to balconies/walkways
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External decoration and landscaping
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Cast iron RWG replacements
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Balustrade and balcony upgrades
Key responsibilities:
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Full commercial management of the framework
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Cost control, valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts
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Client liaison and reporting
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Supply chain management and procurement
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Working closely with the Contracts Manager to deliver projects smoothly and profitably
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Supporting monthly reporting to the Commercial Director
Ideal candidate:
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5+ years' experience as a QS within social housing or refurbishment
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Comfortable running multiple small-to-medium projects simultaneously
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Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and attention to detail
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Experience with frameworks or partnering models is advantageous
Qualifications:
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Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
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CSCS Card
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Strong Excel and reporting skills
Working structure:
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3 days in our client’s office
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2 days on site
This is a rare opportunity to take commercial control of a single, well-structured, long-term contract – with the support and backing of one of the UK’s most ambitious main contractors. Ideal for a QS ready to take a step up or an experienced professional looking for more ownership and clarity