Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to make a real impact within a forward‑thinking London council? We’re recruiting a skilled professional to support our Repairs & Maintenance and Capital Works programmes—ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery for our residents’ homes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team committed to improving housing standards, strengthening commercial control, and driving best value across the borough.
Key responsibility's
* Manage the commercial delivery of responsive repairs, voids, cyclical maintenance, and capital projects.
* Monitor contractor performance, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
* Provide accurate cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
* Ensure contracts comply with statutory, regulatory, and procurement requirements.
* Support procurement activity, tender evaluations, and contract mobilisation.
* Carry out site visits, cost assessments, and quality checks.
* Provide professional QS advice to operational teams and senior management.
* Contribute to continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and value‑for‑money initiatives.
About you:
* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing, construction, repairs, or maintenance.
* Strong knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR), JCT, and NEC contracts.
* Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
* Confidence managing contractor relationships and challenging costs.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders