Senior Quantity Sureyor

Build Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services contractor seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor near Chingford, London to manage refurbishment projects in social housing. This role focuses on project delivery within budget and timeline, while aligning with sustainability targets. Offering a salary up to £80,000, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for career progression and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong background in planned social housing refurbishment.
• Understanding of retrofit and decarbonisation work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end commercial management of planned refurbishment projects.
• Preparation of cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Reporting and cost forecasting to ensure profitability.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Social Housing Refurbishment
Location: Near Chingford, London
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
Start Date: ASAP (Notice Periods Respected)
Interview Dates: 2nd 10th July

A leading property services contractor, highly respected within the social housing sector, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team based near Chingford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering planned refurbishment works to occupied social housing properties across London, with a strong focus on retrofit and decarbonisation initiatives aligned to government sustainability targets.

The Role:
You ll be commercially responsible for a portfolio of refurbishment projects, working closely with operations teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards. Projects will include internal and external planned works such as kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, roofing, and energy efficiency upgrades (EWI, insulation, heating systems, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end commercial management of planned refurbishment projects
• Preparation of cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Liaison with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams
• Reporting and cost forecasting to ensure profitability
• Supporting retrofit and decarbonisation initiatives in line with PAS2035

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Strong background in planned social housing refurbishment is highly desirable
• Solid commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of retrofit and decarbonisation work (advantageous)
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Generous benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and training
• Work with a forward-thinking, sustainability-led contractor

Interviews are being scheduled between 2nd and 10th July, so early applications are encouraged. The client can offer an immediate start but is happy to wait for candidates working through notice periods.

Apply now to be considered or contact us for a confidential chat about the opportunity.

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