QUANTITY SURVEYOR – SOCIAL HOUSING 🚨
📍 Basildon, Essex
🏗️ Main Contractor
💰 £55,000 – £75,000 DOE + Package
🕒 Permanent | Full Time
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Social Housing Main Contractor delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, FRA, decarbonisation, and reactive maintenance projects across London & the South East.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured works and long-term frameworks already in place.
The role would suit someone commercially sharp who is confident managing projects from pre-construction through to final account while working closely with operational teams and clients.
🛠️ Responsibilities:
* Managing the commercial performance of multiple social housing projects
* Preparing and managing valuations, CVRs, variations, and final accounts
* Subcontractor procurement and account management
* Cost control and forecasting
* Working closely with Contracts Managers and Operational teams
* Managing client relationships and attending commercial meetings
* Identifying risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions
* Supporting tender and pricing activities where required
✅ Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or social housing
* Experience working for a Main Contractor preferred
* Strong understanding of refurbishment, maintenance, or planned works
* Good knowledge of contracts and commercial processes
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
🔥 Package:
* £55,000 – £75,000 DOE
* Car allowance / company vehicle
* Bonus potential
* Pension
* Genuine progression opportunities
* Stable, long-term pipeline of work
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