Senior Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment

Elton Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a top contractor in West London. You will be responsible for overseeing commercial management in housing projects, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, along with strong experience in social housing. Strong negotiation, communication skills, and knowledge of relevant contract forms are needed to excel in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is essential.
• Strong experience in social housing, refurbishment, maintenance, or new build projects.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC, or PPC contract forms is important.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial aspects of housing contracts from tender to final account.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets and cost forecasts.
• Administer contracts ensuring compliance with obligations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Financial data analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

RICS accreditation (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Cost management systems

Job description

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a top contractor in West London. You will be responsible for overseeing commercial management in housing projects, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, along with strong experience in social housing. Strong negotiation, communication skills, and knowledge of relevant contract forms are needed to excel in this fast-paced environment.