Lead Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing & Public Sector

Carbon60; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial delivery of a significant public-sector social housing contract. This position involves managing cost control, subcontractor procurement, and payment management across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social housing and public-sector frameworks, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage various workstreams effectively. Site-based is preferred, but hybrid options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or maintenance.
• Strong background in subcontractor procurement and payment management.
• Experience with social housing refurbishment or long-term public-sector frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of social housing works.
• Procure and appoint subcontractors.
• Administer payments and valuations.
• Forecast costs and manage budgets.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector requirements.

Skills

Cost control

Subcontractor procurement

Payment management

Budget management

Risk mitigation

Strong communication

IT literacy

Tools

eVision

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial delivery of a significant public-sector social housing contract. This position involves managing cost control, subcontractor procurement, and payment management across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social housing and public-sector frameworks, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage various workstreams effectively. Site-based is preferred, but hybrid options are available.