Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Capital Works division in Cheltenham. You'll take full commercial responsibility for projects up to £3m, manage budgets, and prepare tenders and valuations. The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience and strong cost management skills. This role offers a profit share scheme, enhanced pension, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Benefits

Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)

Enhanced pension (up to 7%) or savings scheme

Life, medical and permanent health insurance

23 days holiday + buy/sell scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Access to wellbeing, legal and financial support services

Qualifications

• Experience managing works up to £3m.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Understanding of cost reconciliations and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders, estimates and valuations.
• Managing budgets and cost reconciliations.
• Analysing site performance reports and implementing improvements.

Skills

Proven QS / Project Surveying experience

Strong commercial and cost management skills

Collaborative approach

Detail-driven approach

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor – Planned Works / Refurbishment - Social Housing

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading contractor with a new long-term local authority contract. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Capital Works division. You’ll work closely with the operational team, taking full commercial responsibility for projects up to £3m in value, ensuring successful delivery from tender stage through to final valuation.

What’s on offer

• Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Enhanced pension (up to 7%) or savings scheme
• Life, medical and permanent health insurance
• 23 days holiday + buy/sell scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Access to wellbeing, legal and financial support services

The Role

• Preparing tenders, estimates and valuations
• Managing budgets, cost reconciliations and cash flow
• Building strong relationships with clients and suppliers
• Analysing site performance reports and identifying improvements

What we’re looking for

• Proven QS / Project Surveying experience
• Experience managing works up to £3m
• Strong commercial and cost management skills
• Collaborative, organised and detail-driven approach