Site Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Maintenance

Wates Smartspace; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Property Services are seeking an experienced Site Quantity Surveyor to join our Planned Maintenance team, covering Brent and Ealing. The role is site-based, supporting multiple live social housing projects with commercial oversight from inception to final account.

You will manage costs, valuations, variations and subcontractor accounts while building strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, planned maintenance or refurbishment environments.
• Experience delivering projects within social housing, planned maintenance or occupied properties.
• Strong understanding of cost management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs and commercial reporting.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications and variations.
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor accounts.
• Supporting the preparation and negotiation of final accounts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with site teams to ensure accurate cost capture and programme reporting.

Skills

QS experience

Cost management

Valuations

Subcontractor procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Wates Property Services are seeking an experienced Site Quantity Surveyor to join our Planned Maintenance team, covering Brent and Ealing. The role is site-based, supporting multiple live social housing projects with commercial oversight from inception to final account.

You will manage costs, valuations, variations and subcontractor accounts while building strong relationships with clients and internal teams.