Quantity Surveyor

Winner Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in social housing is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor for an office-based role with optional hybrid working in Cosford. The position includes managing the financial performance of projects, preparing cost estimates, and negotiating client relationships. This role offers a clear progression path towards a Commercial Manager position within 3–5 years. Ideal candidates will have strong financial and contractual management skills, along with experience in the social housing sector.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing financial performance of projects in social housing.
• Ability to prepare and review cost estimates and budgets.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and contractual management of social housing projects.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Financial management

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Cosford (Office-based with optional hybrid working – up to 2 days from home)

£50,000 – £55,000 per annum + benefits

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for genuine career progression? Our client, a leading organisation within the social housing sector, is seeking a motivated and commercially astute professional to join their team in Cosford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their career — with a clear progression plan to step into a Commercial Manager role within the next 3–5 years.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in managing the financial performance of social housing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Working closely with the operational and commercial teams, you’ll provide expert cost and contract management support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial and contractual management of social housing projects
• Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation
• Manage valuations, cost reporting, and final accounts
• Negotiate and manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Provide commercial support and strategic input to project teams
• Ensure complia...