Quantity Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established property services contractor based in Potters Bar. The role focuses on commercial management of residential works, including voids, cladding and façade projects, with CVR experience essential and Coin Accountancy desirable.

The role involves managing budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and final accounts, while providing accurate reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• CVR experience is essential; Coin Accountancy experience desirable.
• Background within property services, social housing, maintenance or refurbishment.
• Experience across voids, cladding, facades or external refurbishment.
• Strong cost-control and valuations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of residential works from instruction through to completion.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, CVRs and overall commercial performance.
• Review subcontractor valuations, applications, variations and final accounts.
• Review scopes, specifications and pricing to ensure value for money.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with operational and surveying teams to maintain cost and programme control.
• Undertake site inspections where required.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

CVR experience

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

RICS qualification desirable

Tools

Coin Accountancy

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Property Services

Potters Bar | Office Based + Site Inspections | £70,000-£75,000

We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established property services contractor based in Potters Bar.

This is a commercial role covering a range of residential property works, including voids, cladding and façade projects.

CVR experience is essential, with Coin Accountancy experience highly desirable.

The Role

• Commercial management of residential works from instruction through to completion.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, CVRs and overall commercial performance.
• Review subcontractor valuations, applications, variations and final accounts.
• Review scopes, specifications and pricing to ensure value for money.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with operational and surveying teams to maintain cost and programme control.
• Undertake site inspections where required.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Background within property services, social housing, maintenance or refurbishment.
• Experience across voids, cladding, facades or external refurbishment.
• Strong CVR and cost-control experience - essential.
• Good knowledge of valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and stakeholder-management skills.
• Coin Accountancy experience desirable.
• RICS qualification desirable but not essential.

If you're an experienced QS or Senior QS looking for an opportunity within an established property services contractor, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

£70,000-£75,000 | Potters Bar | Office Based + Site Inspections