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Quantity surveyor social housing (planned works / sor)

Orpington
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Quantity surveyor
Posted: 8 April
Offer description

This is not a desk-based QS role.

Were looking for a hands-onQuantity Surveyorto join a successfulOrpington branchdeliveringplanned works programmes across social housing.
Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.
Whats in it for you?
* Join a busy, high-performing and ambitious branch
* Strong pipeline of secured social housing frameworks
* No micro-management youll be trusted to deliver
* A role where you can take ownership and make a real impact
* Work closely with an operations-led team that gets results
* Genuine opportunity to progress and grow within the business
The Opportunity

The work is heavily focused on kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes, so strong SOR experience, commercial awareness and regular site presence are all essential.

Youll be expected to hit the ground running, take ownership of your contracts and play a key role in protecting margin, controlling cost and driving overall performance.

The Role
* Manage the commercial performance of planned works contracts
* Work heavily with Schedule of Rates (SOR) / NHF frameworks
* Attend site regularly this is a site-led role, not an office-only position
* Monitor and control costs, variations and contract performance
* Work closely with Contracts Managers in a joined-up, delivery-focused team
* Manage and hold subcontractors and direct labour to account
* Drive CVR, margin and financial performance across projects
* Spot issues early and take proactive action to keep contracts on track
What Were Looking For
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing / planned works
* Strong background in kitchen and bathroom refurbishment(essential)
* Excellent SOR coding experience, ideally using NHF or similar frameworks
* Strong commercial and financial awareness
* Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour
* Confident and resilient, with the ability to challenge where needed and hold people to account
* A self-starter who is proactive, motivated and able to manage their own workload
* Someone ambitious, driven and keen to progress
Ready to take this on?

If youre a hands-on QS with strong planned works, refurbishment and SOR experience, and you want a role where you can take ownership, get out on site and make a real impact, wed like to hear from you.

This is a genuine opportunity to join a busy, successful branch where youll be trusted to get on with the job, work closely with operations and play a key role in driving commercial performance. xxuwjjq

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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