Quantity Surveyor

Housing Diversity Network

Peterborough

Hybrid

CAD 88,000 - 108,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Health & wellbeing support

Car leasing options

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Parental leave

Flexible working

Leadership Academy

Job summary

Accent Housing is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to manage costs across responsive repairs and voids, providing financial insight and strong commercial advice. You will review quotes, valuations and variations, supporting procurement while ensuring value for money and service quality.

The role requires a QS qualification (HNC/HND or degree) with knowledge of contracts, cost control and reporting.

Qualifications

QS qualification (HNC/HND or degree) or equivalent.
Knowledge of construction contracts and schedules of rates.
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Understanding of responsive repairs, voids and property maintenance; CDM knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control costs across repairs and voids contracts.
Review quotations, valuations and variations.
Provide clear financial insight to support value for money and informed decisions.
Challenge costs when appropriate and identify efficiencies.
Support procurement activity and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Prioritisation

Financial reporting

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost management software

Housing/property management systems

Job description

About the role

As our Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide commercial support across Accent’s responsive repairs and voids contracts, helping us make the best use of our resources while delivering safe, quality homes for our customers. Working within Property Services, you’ll manage and monitor costs, review quoted works, valuations and variations, and provide clear financial insight so our services remain well controlled, compliant and focused on value for money.

You’ll work closely with colleagues and contractors, offering practical commercial advice on costs, schedule of rates compliance and risk. By challenging costs where appropriate, identifying efficiencies and supporting procurement activity, you’ll help teams make informed decisions and continuously improve our repairs and maintenance services—without compromising service quality or customer outcomes.

Salary

The spot salary for this post is £51,936.25 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About you

You’ll be a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach. You’ll be confident analysing costs, advising stakeholders and managing competing priorities, while keeping value for money, service quality and customer outcomes at the heart of your decisions.
A Quantity Surveying qualification at HNC, HND or degree level, or an equivalent qualification.
Good knowledge of construction contracts, schedules of rates, cost control and commercial management.
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to review costs, valuations and supporting evidence accurately, as well as financial regulatory knowledge
A good understanding of responsive repairs, voids and property maintenance, including relevant health and safety. (CDM knowledge and requirements would be an advantage).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and strong prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Confidence using cost management, housing or property management systems and other operational software.
Previous experience working in housing, local authority or construction industry would be an advantage.
The ability to travel occasionally to Accent sites and off-site meetings, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect

A Teams interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: WC 16th November via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths

A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations.

Planned date: WC 23 November at our Peterborough or Bradford office, depending on your location.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you have any queries about the role, please email: PeopleServices@accentgroup.org

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