Quantity Surveyor in Greenwich, Greater London

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Location: South London
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an established property services and refurbishment contractor seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, supporting a major social housing refurbishment programme across South London.

The successful candidate will be involved in the commercial management of a range of planned external works projects, including façade, roofing and building envelope refurbishment schemes on high-rise residential properties, with individual project values of up to £20m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in social housing, planned maintenance or external refurbishment, looking to join an established contractor and play an important role in the commercial delivery of a major programme of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management and financial control of planned works and refurbishment projects.

• Manage and monitor project costs, ensuring works are delivered within agreed budgets.

• Prepare and review subcontractor applications, valuations and final accounts.

• Assess and manage variations, ensuring accurate pricing and commercial justification.

• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts and cost value reconciliations.

• Support the preparation of project budgets and cashflow forecasts.

• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.

• Ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules of rates and client requirements.

• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.

• Maintain accurate commercial records and support reporting and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing, property maintenance or refurbishment.

• Experience working on planned maintenance, external works or framework-based contracts.

• Knowledge of high-rise residential refurbishment, particularly façade, roofing or building envelope works, would be advantageous.

• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Good commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.

• Understanding of contractual and commercial processes.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.

• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (HNC, HND or Degree) desirable.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.

• Car allowance.

• Bonus scheme.

• Pension scheme.

• Medical scheme options and life assurance.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.

• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service.

• Paid volunteer day.

• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in social housing, planned maintenance or external refurbishment, and are looking for your next opportunity in South London, we would be keen to hear from you.

Immediate start available.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.