Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for ensuring commercial success across a range of social housing contracts, identifying opportunities to improve margins and drive project value.
You will be covering the A1 corridor.
Chelmsford/Essex, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and other other regions.
Must be able to go in to the office in Chelmesford 1 day a week and live within 45 minutes distance from the office.
Key Responsibilities:
• Full commercial management of construction projects, from inception to final account
• Measurement, pricing, and preparation of tender submissions
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to improve project margins
• Carry out regular CVR reporting and forecasting
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and account administration
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely applications for payment
• Monitor project budgets and maintain tight cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
Required Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing, construction, refurbishment, or void works
• Relevant qualifications (AssocRICS) in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Strong understanding of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and design & build contracts
• Demonstrable experience in managing direct and subcontract labour
• Excellent commercial awareness and experience in subcontract procurement
• Proficient in financial reporting, including CVRs and forecasting
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Capable of working independently and as part of a wider commercial team
• Strong time management and organisational skills
Minimum 6 years experience in social housing/commercial background.
Pay up to £55,000 basic
2.5k car allowance
Over time available
Hours – Monday – Friday – 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career with a forward-thinking organisation. If you're a results-driven Quantity Surveyor with the ambition to deliver high-value outcomes, we want to hear from you