Quantity Surveyor

300 North Limited; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a temporary public-sector contract in Oldham. This role focuses on the commercial management of social housing works and offers a hybrid working model after initial site engagement. Candidates must have a strong background in subcontractor procurement and financial management within construction environments. This opportunity provides long-term stability and immediate impact on busy operational teams, making it ideal for career development and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience within construction or maintenance environments.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Experience in public-sector frameworks and local authority contracts.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of social housing works across multiple sites.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and tendering.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector requirements.

Skills

Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong background in subcontractor procurement

Experience within social housing

Strong commercial acumen

Confident communicator

IT-literate

Tools

eVision or similar procurement systems

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing (Public Sector Contract)

Location: Oldham & Surrounding Areas

(Predominantly site-based, with hybrid working considered)

Contract: Temporary

Duration: Initial 6-month contract (from late January), with a strong likelihood of extension through to March 2027

Rate: £325 per day plus holiday pay (PAYE only via Umbrella company)

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major public‑sector social housing contract across Oldham and the surrounding areas.

This role will focus on the commercial management of live housing works, working closely with operational teams, site management, and the client to ensure strong commercial governance, cost control, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

While the role is predominantly site‑based, hybrid working can be considered following an initial period of site familiarisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of social housing works across multiple sites
• Subcontractor procurement, tendering, and appointment
• Administration and agreement of subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts
• Cost forecasting, budget management, and financial reporting
• Management of variations, change control, and cost recovery
• Ensuring compliance with public‑sector and contractual requirements
• Working closely with site teams to support delivery and mitigate commercial risk
• Supporting month‑end processes and client reporting
• Utilising commercial and procurement systems to manage payment and cost control processes

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or maintenance environments
• Strong background in subcontractor procurement and payment management
• Experience within social housing, or exposure to public‑sector frameworks, PFI, or local authority contracts
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with site and client teams
• IT‑literate, with experience using commercial and procurement systems

Desirable

• Direct experience in social housing refurbishment, maintenance, or capital works
• Experience using eVision or similar procurement / payment management systems
• Previous involvement in long‑term public‑sector framework contracts

Additional Information

• Long‑term opportunity with strong continuity and contract stability
• High‑visibility role with immediate impact across operational and commercial teams
• Hybrid working considered after initial site engagement

Please apply to Joe Firth @300 North