Quantity Surveyor – Planned Maintenace

Velocity Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long-term contract

Career progression

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for an L&Q contract across East London. The role offers hybrid working with office attendance once a week and site visits across East London.

You will manage valuations, budgets and subcontractors, while maintaining client relationships and delivering cost reports for planned maintenance projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally in social housing or planned maintenance.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Quantity Surveying qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractors.
• Producing cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Building strong relationships with clients and operational teams.

Skills

Valuations

Budgeting

Cost control

Negotiation

Client relations

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – L&Q (East London)

• Project:L&Q contract – external works on scattered properties
• Salary:Up to £65k + car allowance + fuel card(available for both business and personal use)
• Location:East London
• Must have your own car

We are currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team, working on the L&Q contract across East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business delivering planned maintenance and refurbishment works, with excellent career progression and long-term stability.

The role offers hybrid working, with attendance at the head office once a week for team meetings, and occasionally twice a week when required. The remainder of your time will be split between working from home and visiting sites across East London.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000
• Car allowance
• Fuel card (available for business and personal use)
• Hybrid working
• Long-term, secure contract
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractors.
• Producing cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Building strong relationships with clients and operational teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within social housing, planned maintenance, or construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification is desirable.