Senior Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishments

Fortem Cares; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday off (34 days total)

Maternity/Paternity pay

Annual pay reviews

Private pension 3-6%

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Training on in-house LMS

GP access 24/7

Job summary

Fortem Solutions in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a driven Quantity Surveyor to join the Orbit Housing contract. You will report to the Commercial Manager, supervise junior staff, and work within a team of 10 on planned works including re-roofing and kitchen/bathroom replacements.

You will manage costs, maximise cash flow, and ensure accurate reporting with IT tools like Excel and Connect, while applying NHF SOR norms and delivering value for money across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience.
• QS degree or relevant experience will be considered.
• Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills.
• Full UK driving licence for travel to working site locations.

Responsibilities

• Secure full entitlement within contract parameters and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure the project team achieves or exceeds budgeted targets.
• Manage the application schedule of rates, acting as SME for contractual arrangements.
• Maximise cash flow through monthly invoicing and resolving client queries.
• Monitor job cost against revenue and support data-driven decisions.
• Assist Commercial Manager with CVR/CVC and management accounts reporting.

Skills

Driving licence

Excel (advanced)

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Connect

Job description

Fortem Solutions in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a driven Quantity Surveyor to join the Orbit Housing contract. You will report to the Commercial Manager, supervise junior staff, and work within a team of 10 on planned works including re-roofing and kitchen/bathroom replacements.

You will manage costs, maximise cash flow, and ensure accurate reporting with IT tools like Excel and Connect, while applying NHF SOR norms and delivering value for money across the supply chain.