Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire (1 Day Hybrid, 3 Days Office, 1 Day Site)
Sector: Planned Works & Social Housing Frameworks
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Overview

Our client is a leading refurbishment and planned maintenance contractor delivering long-term social housing frameworks across London and the Home Counties.

Due to continued growth and the award of a major long-term framework, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a significant planned works programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with experience in planned maintenance, refurbishment, or social housing projects. Candidates with previous experience working within framework agreements, particularly NHF Schedule of Rates and Target Price/Target Cost Models, will be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be supported by an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and administrative support, allowing them to focus on delivering commercial excellence and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for a long-term planned works framework covering residential properties, apartment blocks, and Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).

Working closely with the client and operational teams, you will be responsible for validating properties, pricing works, obtaining client approvals, and managing all commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers a mixture of office, site and hybrid working, providing excellent exposure to both commercial management and framework delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Taking commercial ownership of a major planned works framework
Validating properties and blocks prior to works commencing
Pricing works and submitting quotations for client approval
Managing applications for payment and subcontractor payments
Producing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
Managing cashflow forecasts and commercial reporting
Identifying, pricing and negotiating variations
Assisting with final accounts and project close out
Monitoring project profitability and financial performance
Ensuring compliance with framework and contractual requirements

Framework & Planned Works Delivery

Working within long-term social housing framework agreements
Managing planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes
Reviewing specifications, surveys and scopes of work
Supporting operational teams throughout project delivery
Monitoring costs against approved budgets
Building strong working relationships with client representatives and stakeholders
Ensuring works are delivered in line with commercial objectives

Project Types

Projects will typically include:

Window replacement programmes
Roofing works
Brickwork repairs
Front entrance door replacement
Electrical upgrades
Mechanical upgrades
Scaffolding works
Planned maintenance works to houses and apartment blocks
Refurbishment works to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs)

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Liaising with clients, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
Attending commercial and progress meetings
Preparing accurate commercial reports for senior management
Supporting and mentoring the Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Maintaining positive relationships with all project stakeholders

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction, refurbishment, planned maintenance or social housing sectors
Experience managing payments, valuations, variations, CVRs and cashflows
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

Experience working on framework contracts
Experience with NHF Schedule of Rates
Experience working within Target Price or Target Cost Frameworks
Planned maintenance or social housing experience
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Experience working on Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs)
Knowledge of Local Authority or Housing Association contracts
Residing within London or neighbouring Home Counties

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing contractor and take ownership of a flagship long-term social housing framework.

You'll be responsible for a diverse portfolio of planned works projects while being supported by an Assistant QS and administrative resource. The role offers excellent long-term stability, genuine career progression, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of a major framework programme