Quantity Surveyor

A2Dominion Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a passionate Quantity Surveyor to join their Asset department. This role involves managing financial contracts and supporting project delivery while ensuring compliance with budget and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in social housing and demonstrate strong procurement and risk management skills. Enjoy flexible benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Investment in learning and development

Generous annual allowance for health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Able to produce clear, well-structured reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents and manage financial contractual arrangements.
• Monitor expenditure and cash flow forecasts effectively.
• Manage a designated budget to ensure value for money.

Skills

Contract administration

Financial management

Procurement

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Quantity SurveyorSalary: £59,000 to £69,000Contract: PermanentHours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to FridayLocation: Staines/HybridDBS: BasicAbout UsAtA2Dominion, we believe in providing homes that people love to live in. With social housing roots stretching back eight decades and over 38,000 properties under our management across London and Southern England, we’re proud to offer a variety of housing options and commutes to creating vibrant, sustainable communities that enhance the lives of our a proud member of the G15, a coalition of leading housing associations, we play an active role in tackling the housing crisis. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team and help us make an even bigger impact.Role OverviewWe'reseeking an experienced and skills Quantity Surveyor to join our Asset department. You will play a key role in helping to deliver successful latent defect projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time and within main focus will be on the commercial and quantity surveying requirements related to these projects, ensuring value for money is achieved. Accurate tracking, forecasting and reporting of expenditure will be essential to support effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities

Prepare tender documents, including bills of quantities and schedules of work, to establish a robust pricing framework for project tenders

Manage financial contractual arrangements with contractors, including calculating monthly payments and preparing interim and final accounts in line with company policies and best practices

Monitor expenditure and cash flow forecasts, update live orders, review and process contractor payments in accordance with agreed contractual terms

Manage a designated budget, ensuring value for money by controlling expenditure and identifying any financial risks or irregularities early

Assess and settle contractor claims, agree final accounts, and issue Final Account Certificate(s) to close out contracts efficiently

Liaise closely with Finance to support a smooth, timely capitalisation process each month

Work closely with key internal teams such as Property, Finance and Procurement, as well as external contractors and consultants to ensure effective communication and project delivery

Undertake additional duties as required, maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory standards

More About You

You hold a minimum HNC/HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

You have at least 5 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management, with strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

Previous experience in working within a Building Services environment and/or multi-disciplined office

A proven track record in procurement and commercial delivery of construction contracts, preferably in a social housing environment

You are skilled in producing clear, well-structured reports which support effective decision making

An ability to interpret engineering drawings, method statements and risk analysis

Experience in producing specifications, tenders and contract documentation to support a range of projects, using procedural procurement methods, ensuring compliance with current British Standards, Codes of Practice, Building Regulations, and a good knowledge of current legislation, keeping up to date with any changes

Strong understanding and management of risk and financial planning

Ability to ensure compliance with all mandatory KPI’s, Client Policies and Procedures including Health and Safety and Environmental management

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing you to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Experience of commercial dispute resolution

Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIOB or RICS, would be highly desirable

Choosing Us is Easy

Asan employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include:

25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Investment in your learning and development

In addition,all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.

If yourequire a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team to request:

A2Dominion is a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are committed to employing disables people and will:

Actively look to attract and recruit disabled people

Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job

Be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job

Make reasonable adjustments as required

AtA2Dominion, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs.

Meeting the Role RequirementsWerecognise that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, we’d still encourage you to apply and also to arrange a call with one of our recruitment team to discuss your application further at A2Dominion are proud to be a Family Friendly EmployerEveryoneis welcome at A2Dominion. We know that equality, diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributions of our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Find out why our people love working with usat A2Dominion, where your expertise will be integral to our recovery journey, creating lasting positive changes in the lives of our customers. If you possess the right motivation and drive to contribute to our recovery and change initiatives, we invite you to apply and be a crucial part of our team.This role closes on 21st July 2025. We reserve the right to close this role upon appointment of the right candidate.