Quantity Surveyor
Recco
Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Planned Works - Hertfordshire - Hybrid
- Location: Hertfordshire (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
- Framework: Major Housing Association – Planned Works
- Regions: Essex, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire
- Travel: Approx. 1–2 site/client visits per month
We are partnering with a respected UK main contractor with a £700m+ turnover and a strong national presence. With over 25 years of sustained success, they have built long-term client relationships and secured a robust pipeline of work across the country.
This role sits within a well‑established business unit delivering refurbishment, remediation, retrofit, and building safety projects for local authorities and housing associations. You’ll join a collaborative team supported by an experienced senior leadership group known for delivering high‑quality, complex schemes.
The Opportunity
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of a long-term planned works framework, including kitchens & bathrooms, roofing, windows & doors, and associated refurbishment works. This is a stable, multi‑year programme with predictable workflow and minimal travel.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in commercial management from procurement to final account
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Support subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, and payments
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Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and commercial documentation
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Work closely with Senior QS and commercial managers
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Build strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
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Contribute to continuous improvement across the framework
What You’ll Bring
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Experience as a QS/AQS within refurbishment, planned works, or social housing
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Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
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Ability to manage your workload while supporting senior colleagues
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Good communication and stakeholder management skills
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A proactive, organised, solutions‑focused approach
Package & Benefits
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£5,200 car allowance or company vehicle
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Travel to site covered
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Private healthcare
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5% pension
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Life cover x3 salary
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Hybrid working (3 office / 2 WFH)
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Long-term framework stability and clear development pathways
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.