Quantity Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a major long-term planned works framework in residential properties across London and the Home Counties. The role offers a mix of office, site and hybrid working and includes support from an Assistant QS and admin team.

You will validate properties, price works, obtain client approvals and manage all commercial activities through the project lifecycle, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, planned maintenance or social housing sectors.
• Experience managing payments, valuations, variations, CVRs and cashflows.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Experience with Target Price or Target Cost frameworks.
• Residence in London or neighbouring Home Counties.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of a long-term planned works framework.
• Validate properties and blocks prior to works commencing.
• Price works and submit quotations for client approval.
• Manage applications for payment and subcontractor payments.
• Produce CVRs and manage cashflow forecasts.
• Monitor project profitability and financial performance.
• Support operational teams throughout project delivery.
• Mentor the Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain positive relationships with client representatives and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contractual awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Planned Works & Social Housing Frameworks

Industry: Building and Construction

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Overview

Our client is a leading refurbishment and planned maintenance contractor delivering long-term social housing frameworks across London and the Home Counties.

Due to continued growth and the award of a major long-term framework, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a significant planned works programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with experience in planned maintenance, refurbishment, or social housing projects. Candidates with previous experience working within framework agreements, particularly NHF Schedule of Rates and Target Price/Target Cost Models, will be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be supported by an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and administrative support, allowing them to focus on delivering commercial excellence and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for a long-term planned works framework covering residential properties, apartment blocks, and Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).

Working closely with the client and operational teams, you will be responsible for validating properties, pricing works, obtaining client approvals, and managing all commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers a mixture of office, site and hybrid working, providing excellent exposure to both commercial management and framework delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Taking commercial ownership of a major planned works framework
• Validating properties and blocks prior to works commencing
• Pricing works and submitting quotations for client approval
• Managing applications for payment and subcontractor payments
• Producing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Managing cashflow forecasts and commercial reporting
• Identifying, pricing and negotiating variations
• Assisting with final accounts and project close out
• Monitoring project profitability and financial performance
• Ensuring compliance with framework and contractual requirements

Framework & Planned Works Delivery

• Working within long-term social housing framework agreements
• Managing planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes
• Reviewing specifications, surveys and scopes of work
• Supporting operational teams throughout project delivery
• Monitoring costs against approved budgets
• Building strong working relationships with client representatives and stakeholders
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with commercial objectives

Project Types

Projects will typically include:

• Window replacement programmes
• Electrical upgrades
• Mechanical upgrades
• Planned maintenance works to houses and apartment blocks
• Refurbishment works to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs)

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Liaising with clients, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Attending commercial and progress meetings
• Preparing accurate commercial reports for senior management
• Supporting and mentoring the Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Maintaining positive relationships with all project stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction, refurbishment, planned maintenance or social housing sectors
• Experience managing payments, valuations, variations, CVRs and cashflows
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working on framework contracts
• Experience with NHF Schedule of Rates
• Experience working within Target Price or Target Cost Frameworks
• Planned maintenance or social housing experience
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Experience working on Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs)
• Knowledge of Local Authority or Housing Association contracts
• Residing within London or neighbouring Home Counties

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing contractor and take ownership of a flagship long-term social housing framework.

You’ll be responsible for a diverse portfolio of planned works projects while being supported by an Assistant QS and administrative resource. The role offers excellent long-term stability, genuine career progression, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of a major framework programme.