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🏗️ Employer’s Agent / Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Construction

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm


Interview Date: 20 October 2025

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🔍 About the Role

NCHA are looking to hire an Employers Agent / Quantity Surveyor to work within our internal Pelham Architects consultancy team. We would like to hear from you if you have extensive knowledge of new build housing construction in the UK, preferably in an Employers Agent / QS / Project or Construction Management role. Any experience in the delivery of social housing would also be of interest.

This is a client-side role where you’ll help deliver new build housing and major refurbishment projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money. You’ll work with contractors, consultants, external and internal clients to deliver multiple projects to create homes that meet the needs of our communities.

We would like to hear from you if you have experience in wider construction management, such as being a contracts and project manager, or if you have extensive knowledge of new build housing construction in the UK.

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✅ Key Responsibilities

* Administer JCT Design & Build contracts for new build and refurbishment projects.
* Chair pre- and post-contract meetings with clients, contractors, and design teams.
* Certify contractor payments and commission consultant services.
* Provide technical and contractual advice, including budget and procurement strategy.
* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and other statutory duties.
* Monitor contract performance using IT systems and track against KPIs.
* Manage defect resolution and oversee end-of-defects inspections.
* Coordinate site inspections, snagging, and handover processes.
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🎯 What We’re Looking For

* Experienced Employer’s Agent or Quantity Surveyor in social housing
* HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, Building Control, and housing construction
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and document sharing platforms
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects
* Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Essential Car User allowance applies)
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🌟 Why Join Us?

* Hybrid working: 3 days in Clifton office, 2 days from home (after training)
* Supportive and inclusive team culture
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional development
* Modern offices and flexible working arrangements

“We are a small friendly team who offers support when needed. Modern offices and flexible working arrangements with partial home working allowed are the best things about working here.” – NCHA Colleague

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📩 How to Apply

Click Apply Now to complete your application and upload your CV.
Please tailor your application using the full Role Profile and Person Specification.
All communication will be via your registered email address.


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🌈 Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Please note: We are not currently offering visa sponsorships.

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