Senior Quantity Surveyor

Blue Octopus; Havant; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Octopus is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the financial aspects of contracts in property services. The role involves overseeing the commercial lifecycle, ensuring accurate cost forecasts, and maintaining strong partnerships while offering competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance (Including 24hr GP)

Life Assurance

Share Save

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers

Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays

Volunteering (2 days paid)

Learning & Development Opportunities

Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP

Loyalty & Values Awards

Funded Professional Subscription

Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Confident and hands-on approach to commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of social housing maintenance.
• Experience in financial management of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of partnerships and contracts.
• Ensure cost control and accurate forecasting.
• Engage with stakeholders for high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Contract administration

Supply chain engagement

Performance monitoring

Job description

Permanent, Full Time

About the role

Morgan Sindall Property Services is seeking a commercially astute and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the financial management of our partnering contract with The Guinness Partnership, delivering planned and cyclical works predominantly across Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

Based at our Havant regional office, the successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end commercial lifecycle of the contract, ensuring cost control, accurate forecasting, proactive monthly reporting, and value generation through working in partnership with Guinness, its consultants, and the wider supply chain. While the role is primarily based in Havant, it will also involve monthly travel to our London headquarters.

About you

This role requires a confident and hands-on commercial professional with a strong understanding of contract administration, supply chain engagement, and performance monitoring within a social housing planned maintenance context. It offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to one of MSPS’s key long-term partnerships and play a central role in maintaining high-quality service delivery and building on an existing team.

Benefits

• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance (Including 24hr GP)
• Life Assurance
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription
• Eye Care Vouchers

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provides integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving residents' living conditions and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliance services, and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we foster a culture that puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking, and always prioritizes our customers.

Build your career with a leading property services company that values diversity of thought and talented people as key to our success.

MSPS proudly supports the resettlement of armed forces personnel.

Please refer to the full job description upon completing your application.

We shortlist and interview throughout the advert’s duration. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.