Senior Quantity Surveyor in Greenwich, Greater London

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment

Salary: Up to £70,000 + 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 Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, supporting a major social housing refurbishment programme across South London.

The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for a diverse portfolio of planned external works projects, including large-scale and complex 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 commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with experience in social housing, high-rise refurbishment or planned maintenance, looking to take ownership of significant projects within a structured, framework-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of multiple planned works and refurbishment projects.

• Oversee large-scale façade, roofing and external building envelope refurbishment schemes.

• Prepare, review and submit valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.

• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications for payment and final accounts.

• Control variations, ensuring accurate pricing, valuation and commercial justification.

• Support the preparation of project budgets, cashflow forecasts and cost value reconciliations.

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

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

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

• Support commercial reporting, audits and internal governance processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing or property refurbishment.

• Experience working on high-rise residential buildings and associated refurbishment programmes.

• Background in planned maintenance, external works or framework-based contracts.

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

• Strong commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.

• Good understanding of contractual and commercial processes.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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

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

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000, 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, high-rise refurbishment or planned external works, and are available to start immediately, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.