Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a role in fire protection, based in Bexley, London. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and strong contract knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000–£75,000, along with bonuses and a supportive work culture. This is a great opportunity to advance to a Commercial Manager role in a growing sector.

Benefits

Travel allowance or company vehicle

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Death-in-service benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QS experience in fire protection or social housing sectors.
• Strong contract knowledge and confidence with JCT and NEC.
• UK driving licence and ability to travel across Greater London.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations of multiple passive fire contracts.
• Prepare CVRs, valuations, cost plans, and final accounts.
• Mentor Assistant/Intermediate QSs and raise overall standards.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract knowledge (JCT and NEC)

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel and estimating tools

Education

HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating/reporting tools

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Passive Fire Protection/Social Housing

Location: Office-based – Bexley, South East London (with site visits across London & SE)
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE) + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Travel Allowance
Recruiter: CBW Recruitment (representing a leading Passive Fire Protection specialist)

Why This Opportunity?

This is a standout chance to join a growing contractor that’s fully dedicated to fire protection—with a strong reputation in both social housing and commercial sectors. You’ll manage a portfolio of live projects across London, take full commercial ownership, and play a key role in shaping project delivery and profit.

With a direct path to Commercial Manager, this is ideal for a QS ready for their next leadership step in a specialist, in-demand industry.

Key Responsibilities

- Commercial management of multiple passive fire contracts across occupied residential and commercial buildings

- Preparation of CVRs, valuations, cost plans, and final accounts

- Handling variations, risk mitigation, subcontractor accounts, and supply chain negotiations

- Ensuring compliance with JCT and NEC contracts (including amendments and change control)

- Tender support – pricing, scoping, and advising during pre-construction

- Attending progress meetings and advising clients on cost control

- Mentoring Assistant/Intermediate QSs and raising overall commercial standards

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of QS experience in the fire protection or social housing sectors (essential)
HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction discipline
Excellent contract knowledge – must be confident with JCT and NEC
Strong commercial acumen, communication skills, and stakeholder management
Advanced Excel and estimating/reporting tools
UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Greater London

What’s On Offer

- £60,000–£75,000 salary (based on experience)

- Travel allowance or company vehicle

- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

- Discretionary bonus + company pension + death-in-service

- Long-term role with promotion prospects to Commercial Manager

- Supportive commercial leadership and a growing, stable business

Ready to step into a high-impact role in fire protection?
Apply now or send your CV to CBW Recruitment and take your QS career to the next level.