Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE plus £4,000 Car Allowance & Benefits
Casey
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor within our Building Refurbishment department on a full-time, permanent basis.
Who are Casey?
Casey is a multi-disciplinary contractor with a strong reputation as a community-focused employer. We specialise in refurbishment, new build housing, public realm projects, park restorations, landscaping, highways, civil engineering, and plant services.
Our purpose is "Improving Lives" - enhancing social environments and living standards through construction, development, and environmental services. Committed to supporting our communities, we believe thriving communities benefit both individuals and businesses.
Our six core values - do the right thing, embrace ownership, pursue growth, adopt an infinite mindset, be collaborative, and help & support - guide everything we do, from our projects to our people.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our Building Refurbishment division. You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage costs, valuations, and contractual requirements with confidence. Experience of working with JCT contracts is essential, as these form the basis of most of our projects.
Our work spans a variety of refurbishment projects, including window replacements, fire remediation (EWI, fire doors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, dry risers), and kitchen and bathroom upgrades. You should be comfortable working across these areas, supporting both planned and responsive programmes of work.
You’ll also be working closely with social housing providers, delivering projects across detached, semi-detached, and high-rise properties. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and colleagues will be key to your success.
The role of a Quantity Surveyor at Casey
* Manage valuations, payments, and commercial reporting, including cost/value reconciliations and final accounts.
* Oversee subcontractor procurement and management, ensuring compliance with financial, contractual, and H&S requirements.
* Assess and value changes, handling variations, compensation events, and claims for extensions of time or loss/expense.
* Liaise with clients and the supply chain on commercial matters and provide contract administration support.
* Maximise project profitability through risk management, dispute resolution, and cost control.
* Support estimating teams in pricing tenders where required.
* Provide commercial guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to change control and contract procedures.
What you’ll get in return…
* Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
* Car Allowance of £4,000
* Pension Scheme - We contribute 2.5% more than the employee's pension contribution, up to a maximum of 7.5% (e.g. employee puts 5% in, Casey puts 7.5% in)
* Life Assurance/Death-in-Service benefit – Equivalent to 3x your salary
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (2-week shutdown at Christmas)
* Option to buy & sell holidays
* Bupa Private Healthcare
* Hybrid working
* Flexible working
* Tusker Car Scheme – Lease a fully-expensed car through this salary sacrifice scheme (after successful completion of probationary period)
* Bi-annual company wellbeing day
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for employees and their families
* Free eyes test and discounted eye wear
* Access to our Casey Benefits portal – discounts on shopping, days out, gym memberships etc.
* Access to our online training platform
Recruitment Agencies
The Casey Group manages all recruitment in-house and does not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any CVs sent to us without prior agreement will be considered a gift, and we will not be liable for any fees should we choose to engage with the candidate directly