Quantity Surveyor - Planned Maintenance (Social Housing)

Howells Solutions Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited in Walsall is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to deliver Planned Maintenance social housing projects. The role involves stepping up into an SQS position with end-to-end cost control and subcontractor procurement.

You will build strong client relationships, manage cash flow, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget across planned maintenance schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree or other technical qualification.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management.
• Proven track record delivering on time and within budget.
• Contractual awareness and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement.
• RICS/CIOB qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control all expenditure.
• Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts.
• On-board subcontractors/suppliers.
• Ensure value for money and financial assessments.
• Manage day-to-day cost control, monitoring and reporting.
• Process subcontractor payment applications and invoices.
• Attend project and company meetings.
• Ensure timely cash flow management.
• Maintain and develop client and customer relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Supply chain management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Howells Solutions Limited in Walsall is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to deliver Planned Maintenance social housing projects. The role involves stepping up into an SQS position with end-to-end cost control and subcontractor procurement.

You will build strong client relationships, manage cash flow, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget across planned maintenance schemes.