Project Quantity Surveyor

Deverell Smith Ltd

Project Quantity Surveyor (Voids & Maintenance)

Salary: Up to £62,000 + excellent benefits
Location: London – Agile working (3 days from home, 1 day on site, 1 day in the office)
Sector: Social Housing / Voids / Maintenance
Type: Permanent

A major UK housing provider is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Voids & Maintenance team. This organisation continues to grow year on year and offers a collaborative culture, strong social purpose, and genuine progression opportunities across Voids, Maintenance, and even New Build.

This is a confidential opportunity for a driven QS seeking autonomy, flexible working, and the chance to take ownership of a high-value programme that directly improves residents' homes.

The Role

You will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of voids, maintenance and refurbishment projects, ensuring cost efficiency, contractual compliance and best-value outcomes. Working closely with operational teams, contractors and suppliers, you'll help drive performance while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage commercial and financial aspects of multiple voids/maintenance projects

Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments, variations and final accounts

Provide accurate financial reporting, cost control and forecasting

Ensure compliance with NHF Schedule of Rates (preferred but not essential)

Collaborate with delivery teams to meet commercial and operational targets

Support and mentor junior commercial staff (e.g., Assistant QS)

About You

Degree/HNC in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Proven experience within social housing, maintenance, refurbishment or voids

Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of standard forms of contract

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel

Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working with autonomy

What's on Offer

Agile working: 3 days home-based, 1 site visit, 1 day in the Stratford office

Salary up to £62,000

Strong company culture with genuine trust and flexibility

Career progression within Voids, Maintenance or wider business areas

Excellent benefits including holidays, pension and wellbeing initiatives