Temporary Quantity Surveyor
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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