Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment (Streatham)
Up to £50,000 Benefits

I’m currently working with a leading social housing refurbishment contractor delivering a long-term reactive repairs contract in partnership with a major London borough. They’re looking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their established commercial team based in Streatham.

This is a key role within a £32m annual contract, focused on delivering high-quality reactive maintenance works across the borough. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring monthly commercial targets are achieved — with the team typically managing around £2.5m of spend per month.

The Opportunity:

Join a thriving and stable contract (12 years left to run)
Work alongside 10 other Quantity Surveyors in a well-established office with excellent team culture and leadership.
Clear progression route: those who perform well can quickly progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
Strong focus on professional development – the company reinvests over 10% of turnover into learning and training, with opportunities for both internal and external development programmes.
Parking available on site, with a workplace that encourages accessibility and inclusion. 

The Role:

Managing commercial performance and profitability within a busy reactive maintenance environment.
Monitoring spend and ensuring targets are met or exceeded each month.
Preparing valuations, forecasts, and financial reports.
Liaising closely with operational teams, the client, and supply chain partners.
Ensuring compliance and best practice across all financial processes. 

The Ideal Candidate:

Experienced Quantity Surveyor (or strong Assistant QS ready to step up) within social housing reactive repairs or a similar environment.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and reliable — this team rewards hard work.
Capable of working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team. 

Salary: Up to £50,000

If you’re looking for a secure role within a forward-thinking contractor offering career growth, long-term stability, and genuine investment in your development — this is a great opportunity to consider