Senior Quantity Surveyor – High-Rise Refurb & Social Housing

Daniel Owen Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

25 days leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an established organisation operating within social housing and property refurbishment in London. The role offers ownership of the commercial performance across a varied portfolio of planned works, including façade, roofing and external refurbishment on high-rise residential buildings with project values up to £20 million.

Key responsibilities include managing financial performance, valuations, cost reports and subcontractor accounts,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing or residential refurbishment.
• Experience working on high-rise residential buildings and planned works contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Confident managing subcontractors, valuations and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of contractual processes and framework agreements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of multiple planned works projects
• Prepare and review valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications and final accounts
• Oversee variations, cost control and commercial risk management
• Support budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost value reconciliations
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial and contractual compliance
• Identify opportunities to maximise value and protect project margins

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction qualification desirable

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an established organisation operating within social housing and property refurbishment in London. The role offers ownership of the commercial performance across a varied portfolio of planned works, including façade, roofing and external refurbishment on high-rise residential buildings with project values up to £20 million.

Key responsibilities include managing financial performance, valuations, cost reports and subcontractor accounts,