Quantity Surveyor – Planned Works

Recruitme (Grantham) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

Performance bonus (up to 25%)

31 days annual leave

Company pension plan

Job summary

RecruitME is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor with experience in social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment to take commercial ownership across East Midlands projects, coordinating with Contract Managers and subcontractors.

You’ll manage budgets, CVRs, valuations and final accounts, monitor cash flow, and ensure projects stay within budget while protecting margins.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in Quantity Surveying within planned projects or maintenance.
• Background in social housing, property upkeep, renovation, or property services.
• Proficiency in cost management, commercial reporting and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Handling the commercial elements of planned maintenance, refurbishment and social housing projects.
• Assessing, estimating and analyzing tenders and work packages.
• Drafting CVRs, financial projections, and commercial reports.
• Tracking project budgets, spending, profitability and cash flow.
• Recognising commercial risks and opportunities to enhance margins.
• Formulating valuations, payment notifications, invoices and final accounts.

Skills

Social housing experience

Planned maintenance

Cost Management

CVRs & final accounts

Advanced Excel

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience in social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment looking for greater commercial responsibility and career progression? RecruitME is recruiting for an established, major UK property services contractor delivering planned maintenance and refurbishment projects across the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects, managing costs, protecting margins and working closely with operational teams to deliver successful outcomes. You'll be responsible for the commercial management of planned works projects, from tender and initial cost planning through to final accounts.

The Position

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will assume commercial responsibility for a collection of planned maintenance, refurbishment, and property enhancement projects throughout the East Midlands. Collaborating closely with Contract Managers, operational teams, clients, and subcontractors, you will oversee financial performance, regulate costs, and spot opportunities to boost project profitability.

• Handling the commercial elements of planned maintenance, refurbishment, and social housing projects
• Assessing, estimating, and analyzing tenders and work packages
• Drafting Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), financial projections, and commercial reports
• Tracking project budgets, spending, profitability, and cash flow
• Recognizing commercial risks and opportunities to enhance margins
• Formulating valuations, payment notifications, invoices, and final accounts
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, payments, applications, and commercial accounts
• Utilizing NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR) and related pricing and coding systems
• Monitoring direct labor and subcontractor expenses
• Coordinating with operational teams to ensure projects stay within budget
• Enhancing commercial performance from the beginning of projects to their completion

What We're Seeking

We're on the hunt for seasoned Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Surveyors, especially those with expertise in planned maintenance, social housing, or property refurbishment.

• A minimum of two years' experience in Quantity Surveying within planned projects or maintenance
• Background in social housing, property upkeep, renovation, or property services
• Comprehensive understanding of cost management, commercial reporting, and financial forecasting
• Proficiency in preparing CVRs, valuations, payment notifications, and final accounts
• Experience in managing subcontractor accounts and processing payments
• Familiarity with the NHF Schedule of Rates
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong commercial insight
• Capability to juggle multiple priorities and work autonomously
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar qualification
• Valid UK driving license

What We Provide

• Basic salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, based on experience
• Car allowance along with a fuel card
• Potential performance bonus up to 25%, contingent on scheme conditions
• 31 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell holidays
• Company pension plan and life insurance
• Improved maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and support for health and wellness
• Cycle to Work initiative and complimentary flu shots
• Continuous professional growth and career advancement opportunities

Why Join?

You’ll take ownership of commercial performance across a varied portfolio of planned refurbishment and maintenance projects, helping deliver improvements to homes and properties throughout the East Midlands. With a competitive salary, car allowance, fuel card, bonus opportunity and ongoing development, this is a strong next step for a Quantity Surveyor looking for greater responsibility within an established national property services business.