Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,360 - 61,686; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for London housing repairs and asset management. You will lead commercial delivery, mentor a small team of Quantity Surveyors, and manage budgets for major refurbishment projects as part of a broader asset investment strategy.

The role requires strong contract and cost-management skills, with a focus on value for money and excellent stakeholder engagement. Hybrid working arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in housing repairs or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning and budget control.
• Experience administering contracts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants.
• Leadership or mentoring experience in commercial teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• MRICS or working towards chartership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quantity surveying activities across housing repairs and planned maintenance.
• Manage project budgets up to £12 million.
• Prepare cost plans, pricing docs, and forecasts.
• Manage valuations, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Produce tender documentation, evaluate submissions and prepare recommendations.
• Lead value engineering to maximise value for money.
• Manage consultants, contractors and external suppliers.
• Support leaseholder cost recovery processes, estimates and final accounts.
• Mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Contribute to long-term asset management and capital investment planning.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Contract management

Cost planning

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Housing Repairs & Maintenance

Location: London (Hybrid Working – 2 Days Working from Home)

Salary: £54,360 – £61,686 (Dependent on Experience)

Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity – Housing Repairs & Asset Management

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the lead on major housing repairs and maintenance programmes? We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established London local authority, playing a key role in the commercial management of planned maintenance, refurbishment and housing investment programmes valued at up to £12 million. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking Asset Management team where you’ll have the autonomy to lead commercial decisions, manage contracts from procurement through to final account, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide expert commercial advice across a wide range of housing repairs and planned maintenance projects, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, within budget and provide excellent value for money. Working closely with senior management, contractors and consultants, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality housing services while contributing to the Council’s long‑term asset investment strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quantity surveying activities across housing repairs, refurbishment and planned maintenance programmes.
• Manage commercial delivery of projects with budgets of up to £12 million.
• Prepare cost plans, pricing documentation and budget forecasts.
• Manage valuations, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Produce tender documentation, evaluate submissions and prepare recommendations.
• Lead value engineering exercises and identify opportunities to maximise value for money.
• Manage consultants, contractors and external suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Support leaseholder cost recovery processes, estimates and final accounts.
• Monitor commercial performance and ensure effective cost control across contracts.
• Carry out site visits to verify completed works and ensure valuation accuracy.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Contribute to long‑term asset management and capital investment planning.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in housing, repairs, maintenance or property asset management.

You’ll ideally have:

• Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housing, repairs, planned maintenance or refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, cost planning and budget control.
• Experience administering contracts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Strong understanding of value engineering and commercial risk management.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring commercial teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS or working towards chartership is desirable but not essential.

What’s on Offer

Salary of £54,360 – £61,686, depending on experience. Hybrid working with 2 days per week working from home. Opportunity to lead commercial delivery across a £12 million housing investment programme. Leadership responsibilities, including management of a small Quantity Surveying team. Excellent pension scheme and local government benefits. Ongoing professional development and career‑progression opportunities. The chance to make a genuine impact on the delivery of high‑quality housing services across London.

If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge within housing repairs and asset management, we’d love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please get in touch today.