Quantity Surveyor

Howells Solutions Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for retrofit projects in the Northamptonshire/Bedfordshire region, supporting long-term social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation programmes.

You will oversee cost control, subcontractor procurement and CVR processes, with a focus on value for money and client relationships in a busy contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or other technical qualification.
• Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget.
• Contractual awareness.
• Negotiating, communication & presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management.
• RICS / CIOB qualification - Preferred.
• Retrofit / Decarb Experience.

Responsibilities

• Control all expenditure.
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts.
• On-boarding of Sub contractors/suppliers.
• Ensuring value for money & financial assessments.
• Manage day to day cost control & monitoring & reporting.
• Process Sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice.
• Attend project & company related meetings.
• Ensure timely cash flow management.
• Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients & customers.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Cost management

Education

Degree or other technical qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Retrofit Projects / Decarbonisation (Social Housing)
Northamptonshire / Bedfordshire
Full-Time, Permanent position Salary: Up to £66K + Car allowance & Benefits

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team in their Northamptonshire/Bedfordshire region, working on a long-term Planned Maintenance and Decarbonisation projects.

We are looking for a proven commercial professional with experience in social housing refurbishment programmes delivering Cavity Wall Insultation, Windows and doors, Solar PV, Air source heat pumps. You will have a comprehensive commercial understanding of subcontractor procurement and cost management, the CVR process as well as excellent client relationship skills.

As the Quantity Surveyor for our client, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Control all expenditure
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts
• On-boarding of Sub contractors/suppliers
• Ensuring value for money & financial assessments
• Manage day to day cost control & monitoring & reporting
• Process Sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice
• Attend project & company related meetings
• Ensure timely cash flow management
• Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients & customers

Essential Quantity Surveyor Experience:

• Degree or other technical qualification
• Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor
• Strong commercial awareness
• Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget
• Contractual awareness
• Negotiating, communication & presentation skills
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management
• RICS / CIOB qualification - Preferred
• Retrofit / Decarb Experience

You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business that believes the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. You will be part of an ambitious and successful business who offer the opportunity to develop and grow with the company.