Quantity Surveyor

Velocity Recruitment; Ely; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company in the UK is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead on-site delivery of a Social Housing Decarbonisation programme in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will manage procurement, prepare budgets, and ensure project compliance. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £62,000 plus benefits including a company vehicle or car allowance, pension scheme, and a long-term project pipeline.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £62,000

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension scheme (8%)

Long-term project pipeline

Opportunity to work with a top property services company

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing, retrofit, or planned maintenance.
• Strong cost control and contract management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities.
• Manage procurement processes and construction contracts.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Carry out valuations and approve interim payments.
• Ensure compliance with funding criteria and project specifications.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong understanding of cost control

Working knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts

Proficiency in MS Excel and quantity surveying software

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - SHDF Net Zero Retrofit Projects

Location: CB6 & wider Cambridgeshire area

Salary: Up to £60,000 + package

Project Value: £4m+ (initial), increasing to £8m+ in 26/27

Scope of Works: SHDF - EWI , PV or ASHP installation to occupied properties.

Client: Sanctuary Housing

We are looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to work with a Leading Property Services company. Together we are seeking an experienced and highly driven Project Quantity Surveyor to lead the on-site delivery of a high-profile Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) programme in Cambridgeshire, focused on external wall insulation (EWI), photovoltaic (PV) systems, and air source heat pump (ASHP) installations to occupied homes. This is a flagship £4m project in the CB6 postcode area, forming the first phase of a larger retrofit programme forecast to grow to over £8m in 2026/27.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities for planned maintenance projects.
• Manage procurement processes, including preparation and analysis of tenders.
• Administer construction contracts (e.g., JCT/NEC), including issuing instructions and assessing variations.
• Monitor and report on project costs, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Carry out monthly valuations, approve interim payments, and agree final accounts with contractors.
• Ensure compliance with funding criteria such as Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) or Decent Homes Standard.
• Provide commercial input to project planning, specifications, and value engineering exercises.
• Liaise with tenants, client teams, and delivery partners to ensure smooth project delivery and effective communication.
• Support with risk management, cost control, and dispute resolution as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to internal and external audits.

What we are looking for

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor within social housing, retrofit, or planned maintenance.
• Strong understanding of cost control, contract management, and commercial reporting.
• Working knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and quantity surveying software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £62,000 + company package
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme (8%)
• Long-term project pipeline in the Cambridgeshire area
• Opportunity to be part of one of the UK's leading property services companies