Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Projects

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery on a major public-sector social housing contract. This role entails overseeing cost control, procurement of subcontractors, and ensuring strong governance throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in quantity surveying within construction or maintenance, particularly in social housing, along with strong communication skills and IT literacy. Site-based work is preferred, but hybrid options are considered.

Qualifications

• Proven Quantity Surveyor experience in construction or maintenance.
• Strong background in subcontractor procurement and payment management.
• Exposure to social housing or public-sector frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of social housing works.
• Procure and appoint subcontractors.
• Administer payments, valuations, and final accounts.
• Forecast costs, manage budgets, and report financially.
• Handle variations, change control, and cost recovery.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector requirements.
• Collaborate with site teams and clients to mitigate risk.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience in construction

Subcontractor procurement

Payment management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

eVision or similar systems

Job description

A leading construction services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery on a major public-sector social housing contract. This role entails overseeing cost control, procurement of subcontractors, and ensuring strong governance throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in quantity surveying within construction or maintenance, particularly in social housing, along with strong communication skills and IT literacy. Site-based work is preferred, but hybrid options are considered.