Senior Quantity Surveyor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist property services contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial operations for a long-term social housing contract in Chippenham. This senior role involves ensuring financial governance, driving value through expertise, and mentoring the commercial team. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum and a range of attractive benefits including a performance-related bonus, 25 days annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a contractor environment delivering social housing or property services.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with influencing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership and oversight for social housing projects.
• Lead and mentor the commercial team to achieve financial targets.
• Maximise cash flow through disciplined financial control.
• Serve as primary contact for commercial dispute resolution.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Financial forecasting

Contractual negotiation

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor A leading specialist property services contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a significant long-term social housing contract.

This is a senior commercial role, reporting to the General Manager and Commercial Leads, responsible for ensuring robust financial governance, maximising commercial entitlement, and supporting strategic decision-making across the contract.

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chippenham Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum £4,000 Car allowance Contract Type : Permanent Start date: Immediately available This long-term social housing contract covers a portfolio of over 7,500 homes across multiple regions in the South West, delivering a comprehensive range of services including Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works, and Electrical Services.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a mature, well-structured contract, supported by an experienced senior leadership team and a commitment to professional development and sector excellence.

Role Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial leadership and oversight, ensuring all contractual, financial, and governance obligations are met. You will drive value for the organisation, support operational teams in delivering high-quality outcomes, and provide accurate, data-driven insight to inform strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full commercial entitlement under the contract is secured, including supporting negotiations and contractual adjustments.
• Lead and mentor the commercial team to achieve or exceed budgeted financial targets.
• Act as subject matter expert on contract terms, schedules of rates, and commercial governance.
• Maximise cash flow through timely invoicing, prompt resolution of client queries, and disciplined financial control.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cashflow forecasts, revenue profiles, and financial reports, including CVRs, CVCs, and management accounts.
• Monitor job costs against revenue and provide actionable insight to operational and finance teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial dispute resolution.
• Ensure IT system integration between client and internal platforms enhances financial control and operational efficiency.
• Establish, manage, and review budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with commercial leadership.
• Manage supply chain commercial arrangements, including term contracts, SLAs, and compliance with governance standards.

Candidate profile

Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor or equivalent professional experience. Proven experience within a contractor environment delivering social housing or property services. Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes. Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus up to 10% of base salary. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off (34 days total). Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks full pay maternity leave, 8 weeks full pay paternity leave. Access to comprehensive professional development through a bespoke Learning Management System. Private pension, life insurance, private healthcare, dental care, cycle-to-work scheme, and mobile provider discounts.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV.

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