Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing (Public Sector Contract)

Location: Oldham & Surrounding Areas

(Predominantly site-based, with hybrid working considered)

Contract: Temporary

Duration: Initial 6-month contract (from late January), with a strong likelihood of extension through to March 2027

Rate:

£325 per day plus holiday pay (PAYE only via Umbrella company)

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major public-sector social housing contract across Oldham and the surrounding areas.

This role will focus on the commercial management of live housing works, working closely with operational teams, site management, and the client to ensure strong commercial governance, cost control, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

While the role is predominantly site-based, hybrid working can be considered following an initial period of site familiarisation.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial management of social housing works across multiple sites

Subcontractor procurement, tendering, and appointment

Administration and agreement of subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts

Cost forecasting, budget management, and financial reporting

Management of variations, change control, and cost recovery

Ensuring compliance with public-sector and contractual requirements

Working closely with site teams to support delivery and mitigate commercial risk

Supporting month-end processes and client reporting

Utilising commercial and procurement systems to manage payment and cost control processes

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or maintenance environments

Strong background in subcontractor procurement and payment management

Experience within social housing, or exposure to public-sector frameworks, PFI, or local authority contracts

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with site and client teams

IT-literate, with experience using commercial and procurement systems

Desirable

Direct experience in social housing refurbishment, maintenance, or capital works

Experience using eVision or similar procurement / payment management systems

Previous involvement in long-term public-sector framework contracts

Additional Information

Long-term opportunity with strong continuity and contract stability

High-visibility role with immediate impact across operational and commercial teams

Hybrid working considered after initial site engagement

Please apply to Joe Firth @300 North