Temporary Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK

Temporary Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment

Merseyside | £25-£35 per hour | Immediate Start

Your new company

You will be working with a reputable social housing provider operating across Merseyside and the wider region. The organisation manages a large housing portfolio and delivers planned and reactive refurbishment programmes to improve the quality, safety and long-term sustainability of their homes. With a strong focus on community wellbeing and local regeneration, they provide a professional, structured and supportive working environment.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a Temporary Quantity Surveyor to support ongoing social housing refurbishment projects across occupied properties. You will provide commercial oversight and cost control, ensuring schemes are delivered efficiently, within budget and fully compliant with contractual and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities will include:

Managing all commercial aspects across refurbishment work programmes

Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations and final accounts

Monitoring costs, budgets and financial forecasting throughout project lifecycles

Assessing subcontractor quotations and negotiating competitive rates

Conducting site visits to verify progress, quality and measured works

Working collaboratively with contractors, site teams and internal stakeholders

Ensuring projects align with schedule of rates (SOR) and contractual obligations

Supporting risk management, cost planning and commercial reporting

Maintaining accurate project records and audit-ready documentation

Promoting best practice in procurement, compliance and health & safety

What you will need to succeed:

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within social housing refurbishment

Strong commercial awareness and familiarity with SOR frameworks

Ability to manage multiple workstreams across occupied housing stock

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Confident user of Excel and commercial reporting systems

Strong organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously

Full UK driving licence and access to transport for site travel

What you get in return:

£25-£35 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE or umbrella

Opportunity to work with a respected, community-focused housing provider

Supportive team and clear project structures

A stable temporary role with consistent workload

Autonomy in managing your day-to-day responsibilities

The chance to make a real impact on the quality of housing across Merseyside

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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