Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing (Planned & Responsive Maintenance)

Stratford / Brent Cross (Hybrid Working)

£50,000 – £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance

We are working with a well-established main contractor delivering long-term social housing maintenance frameworks across London. Due to internal movement and new project awards, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a key social housing contract.

The Role

You will take commercial responsibility for a planned maintenance framework operating under a target cost model, including:

• Managing valuations, CVRs and cost reporting
• Working within open-book contract arrangements
• Applying NHF Schedule of Rates where appropriate
• Managing target cost reconciliation and year-end processes
• Overseeing measurement of works and subcontractor management
• Supporting and mentoring Trainee/Assistant QSs
• Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager

This is a long-term framework (minimum 5 years, potentially up to 15 years), offering stability and clear progression opportunities.

Experience Required

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor
• Strong background in social housing frameworks
• Experience with open-book contracts and target cost models
• Working knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates
• Confident managing CVRs, valuations and commercial reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively across office and site teams

Experience working with housing associations or similar maintenance frameworks will be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• £5,000 car/travel allowance
• Long-term secured frameworks
• Clear progression route to Commercial Manager within 2–5 years

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong candidate looking to take ownership of a framework, mentor junior staff, and progress within a growing social housing division.

If you have experience across social housing, NHF schedules and open-book contracts, and are looking for a long-term move with genuine progression, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English