Senior Quantity Surveyor

Invision Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Medical scheme options

25 days' annual leave

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Invision Group in London is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a major social housing refurbishment programme across South London.

You will take commercial responsibility for diverse planned external works projects, including façade, roofing and building envelope refurbishments on high-rise properties, with project values up to £20m. Excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in social housing or refurbishment.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, cashflow and cost reporting.
• Proven track record of valuations, variation orders and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial performance of planned refurbishment projects.
• Oversee façade, roofing and external building envelope works.
• Prepare and review valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payment applications and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support budgets, cashflow forecasts and cost value reconciliations.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Valuations & final accounts

Budgeting & cashflow

Financial forecasting

Education

HNC, HND or Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Commercial reporting systems

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Location: South London

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an established property services and refurbishment contractor seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, supporting a major social housing refurbishment programme across South London.

The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for a diverse portfolio of planned external works projects, including large-scale and complex façade, roofing and building envelope refurbishment schemes on high-rise residential properties, with individual project values of up to £20m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with experience in social housing, high-rise refurbishment or planned maintenance, looking to take ownership of significant projects within a structured, framework-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of multiple planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Oversee large-scale façade, roofing and external building envelope refurbishment schemes.
• Prepare, review and submit valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Control variations, ensuring accurate pricing, valuation and commercial justification.
• Support the preparation of project budgets, cashflow forecasts and cost value reconciliations.
• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure commercial and project objectives are aligned.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules of rates and client requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support commercial reporting, audits and internal governance processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing or property refurbishment.
• Experience working on high-rise residential buildings and associated refurbishment programmes.
• Background in planned maintenance, external works or framework-based contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.
• Good understanding of contractual and commercial processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (HNC, HND or Degree) desirable.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Medical scheme options and life assurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service.
• Paid volunteer day.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.