Project Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor – SHDF Net Zero Retrofit Projects

* Location: CB6 & wider Cambridgeshire area

* Salary: Up to £62,000 + package

* Project Value: £4m+ (initial), increasing to £8m+ in 26/27

* Scope of Works: SHDF – EWI , PV or ASHP installation to occupied properties.

* Client: Sanctuary Housing

Role

We are looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to work with a Leading Property Services company. Together we are seeking an experienced and highly driven Project Quantity Surveyor to lead the on-site delivery of a high-profile Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) programme in Cambridgeshire, focused on external wall insulation (EWI), photovoltaic (PV) systems, and air source heat pump (ASHP) installations to occupied homes.

This is a flagship £4m project in the CB6 postcode area, forming the first phase of a larger retrofit programme forecast to grow to over £8m in 2026/27.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities for planned maintenance projects.

* Manage procurement processes, including preparation and analysis of tenders.

* Administer construction contracts (e.g., JCT/NEC), including issuing instructions and assessing variations.

* Monitor and report on project costs, cash flow, and financial performance.

* Carry out monthly valuations, approve interim payments, and agree final accounts with contractors.

* Ensure compliance with funding criteria such as Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) or Decent Homes Standard.

* Provide commercial input to project planning, specifications, and value engineering exercises.

* Liaise with tenants, client teams, and delivery partners to ensure smooth project delivery and effective communication.

* Support with risk management, cost control, and dispute resolution as required.

* Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to internal and external audits.

What we are looking for

* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor within social housing, retrofit, or planned maintenance.

* Strong understanding of cost control, contract management, and commercial reporting.

* Working knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.

* Proficiency in MS Excel and quantity surveying software

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary up to £62,000 + company package

* Company vehicle or car allowance

* Pension scheme (8%)

* Long-term project pipeline in the Cambridgeshire area

* Opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s leading property services companies