Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing

Howells Solutions Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Social Housing contractor in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for planned maintenance and retrofit projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in social housing refurbishment, strong commercial acumen, and a proven track record of managing contracts effectively. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50K and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50K

Career progression

Opportunity to develop and grow

Qualifications

• Experience of planned maintenance & voids.
• Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management.

Responsibilities

• Control all expenditure.
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts.
• Ensure timely cash flow management.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Client relationships

Education

Degree or technical qualification

RICS / CIOB qualification

Job description

Job Details

Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing - Planned Maintenance & Retrofit
North Yorkshire
Permanent
£50k + package

Overview

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering a planned maintenance works & retrofit contract in North Yorkshire.

Key Expectations

We are looking for a proven commercial professional ideally with experience in Social Housing refurbishment programmes, with knowledge of internal and external planned maintenance programmes, a comprehensive commercial understanding of subcontractor procurement and cost management, the CVR process as well as excellent client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Control all expenditure
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts
• On‑boarding of Sub contractors/suppliers
• Ensuring value for money & financial assessments
• Manage day to day cost control, monitoring & reporting
• Process Sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice
• Attend project & company related meetings
• Ensure timely cash flow management
• Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients & customers

Qualifications

• Experience of planned maintenance & voids
• Degree or other technical qualification
• Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor
• Strong commercial awareness
• Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget
• Contractual awareness
• Negotiating, communication & presentation skills
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management
• RICS / CIOB qualification – Preferred

Salary and Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary of up to £50K and career progression. You will be working for a modern, forward‑thinking business that believes the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people are the key to the group’s success. You will be part of an ambitious, successful business that offers the opportunity to develop and grow with the company.

Application

If you are interested, please apply online now or call Meg for more information.