Senior Quantity Surveyor (Social Housing)

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the Social Housing sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of contracts across Greater Manchester. The role involves leading project management, ensuring budget adherence, and mentoring junior team members, offering a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Minimum of 5% annual bonus

25 days annual leave + BH & option to buy

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible agile working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at a senior level.
• Strong background in Social Housing - refurbishment or maintenance contracts.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of social housing contracts from tender through to final account.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, with risk effectively managed.
• Prepare and manage monthly valuations, cost reports & forecasting.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive company benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a Tier 1 Contractor with a heavy presence in the Social Housing sector, they are committed to delivering high quality maintenance solutions for housing providers and local authorities with the goal of improving communities.

An opportunity has opened up for a Senior QS to join our clients growing team, working on Social Housing contracts across Greater Manchester.

Job Description

• Lead commercial management of social housing contracts from tender through to final account
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, with risk effectively managed and opportunities maximised
• Collaborate with operational teams, subcontractors, and clients to maintain relationships
• Prepare and manage monthly valuations, cost reports & forecasting
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at a senior level
• Strong background in Social Housing - refurbishment or maintenance contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying

What's on Offer

• Circa £70,000 annual salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Minimum of 5% annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave + BH & option to buy
• Competitive pension scheme
• Flexible agile working