18 Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our clients dynamic team delivering high-quality social housing maintenance and refurbishment projects across Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region. This is a pivotal role within the commercial team, responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual performance of multiple planned and reactive maintenance contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial management of planned maintenance, void refurbishments, and compliance upgrade projects.
* Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
* Take ownership of CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), valuations, and final accounts.
* Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and performance.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance to senior management.
* Oversee change control, risk management, and value engineering processes.
* Liaise with operational teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are met.
* Chair commercial meetings and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within social housing or public sector frameworks.
* Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contracts.
* Proficiency in Schedule of Rates (SoR) and NHF frameworks.
* Demonstrated experience managing multi-site programmes and frameworks.
* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
* Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/finance systems (e.g., Dynamics, Navision).
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline; RICS accreditation desirable.
* Please note: Candidates are expected to attend the office five days a week unless otherwise agreed