Quantity Surveyor

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Salary: DOE + Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established property maintenance and refurbishment contractor delivering planned maintenance and repairs across the social housing sector.

This role offers the chance to play a key part in the commercial success of multiple projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered profitably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.

• Prepare and submit applications for payment.

• Price variations and manage project valuations.

• Monitor project costs, cashflow and profitability.

• Review and manage Schedule of Rates (SOR) data.

• Finalise completed works to support timely invoicing.

• Manage subcontractor accounts, variations and payments.

• Procure best value from subcontractors and suppliers.

• Produce accurate cost forecasts and financial reports.

• Identify commercial risks and support project teams with contract compliance.

• Prepare quotations, estimates and loss & expense claims where applicable.

• Ensure all commercial processes are completed accurately and in line with contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or property maintenance.

• Strong knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates.

• Experience with JCT, NEC and NHF forms of contract.

• Understanding of Price Per Property and Target Cost contract models.

• Social housing experience is desirable.

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

• Strong IT and financial reporting skills.

• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.

• Car allowance.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company pension.

• Private healthcare options and life assurance.

• Employee perks and wellbeing benefits.

• Ongoing training and career development.

• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of social housing and planned maintenance projects.