Quantity surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Maintenance & Repairs Dartford & Lewisham Home / Hybrid Working | Permanent | £45,000 - £55,000 Car Allowance Excellent Benefits Our client is a long‑established UK property services and maintenance provider operating across London and the Southeast. With a secure Group turnover exceeding £50 million and a resilient portfolio of more than 35,000 properties, they deliver essential services that keep communities safe, supported and thriving. Their work is underpinned by robust, long‑term public sector frameworks extending to 2040, offering exceptional pipeline security and long‑term career stability. They specialise in social housing repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), cyclical decorations, and large‑scale building fabric and energy‑efficiency upgrades. Their specialist teams also deliver Hard FM services for acute NHS Trusts. Quality, compliance and community care sit at the heart of everything they do, and they are proud to maintain decades‑long partnerships that enhance vital public infrastructure. The Opportunity Our client is now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a lead commercial role across responsive repairs, cyclical decorations and lifecycle works within a major housing maintenance contract in Lewisham. This is a key position ensuring accurate cost management, value for money, and strong commercial performance across a diverse programme of works spanning all core trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and more. Based in Dartford & Lewisham, the role offers a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance office and home working. Key Responsibilities * Full cost control and commercial management of maintenance and repairs contracts * Procurement of subcontractors, materials and plant, including negotiation and order placement * Preparation and reconciliation of cost/value reports and profit forecasts * Ensuring all subcontractors and suppliers meet required standards and compliance criteria * Financial assessments and value‑for‑money analysis * Day‑to‑day cost monitoring, reporting and commercial administration * Processing subcontractor applications and invoices This is a full‑time, Monday–Friday role (8am–5pm). What’s on Offer * Competitive starting salary * £4,872 annual car allowance * 25 days holiday, rising to 30 with service * Extensive employee discount scheme * Company pension, life assurance and income protection * Flexible benefits including Critical Illness, Private Medical Insurance, DenPlan and Cycle to Work * Health and wellbeing support including EAP, BUPA plans and wellbeing resources * Ongoing training, coaching and genuine career progression opportunities * A supportive, people‑focused culture where your development is prioritised About You You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in social housing maintenance—ideally responsive repairs, cyclical decorations or lifecycle works. Experience within refurbishment of social housing stock will also be considered. NHF Schedule of Rates knowledge and familiarity with local authority property services contracts are essential. If you’re commercially astute, collaborative, and passionate about improving living environments for local communities, we strongly encourage you to apply