Quantity Surveyor

Velocity Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage planned maintenance projects, particularly in external and energy-efficiency works. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in social housing and work with EWI, IWI, or window replacements. This position offers a salary up to £65,000 along with a car allowance and fuel card, ensuring stable and long-term professional engagement.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel card

Long-term stable work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within planned maintenance or social housing.
• Experience with EWI, IWI, or window replacement works is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned maintenance projects from pre-contract to final account.
• Control costs, prepare forecasts, and provide reports.
• Manage variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Liaise with site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure work is delivered in line with contract requirements.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Planned Maintenance (External Works)

Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card

Contract Type: Permanent

Role

We are working with a well‑established and highly regarded planned maintenance contractor delivering works for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a long‑term programme of external and energy‑efficiency works across scattered residential properties.

Scope of Works

• External Wall Insulation (EWI)
• Internal Wall Insulation (IWI)
• Window replacements

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of planned maintenance projects from pre‑contract through to final account
• Cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Managing variations, valuations, and final accounts
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with contract requirements and budgets
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor account management

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within planned maintenance, refurbishment, or social housing
• Experience with EWI, IWI, façade, or window replacement works is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects across scattered properties
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Fuel card
• Long‑term, stable work with a reputable contractor
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile borough‑wide programmes