Temporary Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment
Merseyside - £25-£35 per hour - Immediate Start
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established social housing provider delivering refurbishment and improvement programmes across Merseyside. The organisation manages a large residential portfolio and is committed to improving the quality, safety and sustainability of homes within occupied communities. Known for structured delivery and long-term investment, they offer a professional and supportive working environment.
Your new role
Our client is seeking a Temporary Quantity Surveyor to support a busy programme of social housing refurbishment works. The role will focus on commercial management and cost control across multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with contractual and compliance requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
Full commercial management of social housing refurbishment projects
Preparing, submitting and agreeing valuations and payment applications
Managing variations, cost reporting and final accounts
Monitoring budgets, forecasts and project expenditure
Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier costs
Undertaking site visits to verify progress and completed works
Working closely with contractors, site teams and internal stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with SOR contracts and organisational procedures
Supporting risk management and commercial decision-making
Maintaining accurate, audit-ready commercial documentation
What you will need to succeed:
A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
Proven background within social housing refurbishment or planned works
Strong understanding of SOR-based contracts
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects across occupied housing stock
Confident user of Excel and commercial reporting systems
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites
What you get in return:
£25-£35 per hour, paid weekly (PAYE or umbrella)
Immediate start with a strong pipeline of work
Supportive, professional team and well-structured programmes
Autonomy and flexibility in managing your workload
Opportunity to work with a reputable, community-focused housing provider
A role where your commercial expertise will make a genuine impact
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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