Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment
Location: Kingston-upon-Thames (site-based with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: Up to £50,000 package
Sector: Social Housing / Planned Maintenance
We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly reputable social housing refurbishment contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their long-term planned works contract based in Kingston-upon-Thames.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and respected contractor delivering high-quality refurbishment and maintenance programmes across social housing stock. You will play a key role in the commercial management of planned works projects, ensuring cost control, value for money and contractual compliance across the programme.
The Role:
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment works across occupied social housing properties. Typical works include:
Kitchen and bathroom replacements
Window and door installations
Internal and external decorations
Associated planned maintenance and refurbishment works
You will work closely with operational teams, subcontractors and the client to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Full commercial management of planned works projects from inception through to final account
Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and variations
Cost reporting, forecasting and budgeting
Valuations and client liaison
Managing and administering contracts in line with agreed terms
Ensuring works are delivered in line with the NHF Schedule of Rates
Supporting the wider commercial and operational teams
Requirements:
2–3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing planned works/refurbishment
Strong knowledge of planned maintenance programmes (kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, decorations, etc.)
Essential: Experience working with the NHF Schedule of Rates
Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
Strong communication and client-facing abilities
Full UK driving licence preferred
What’s on Offer:
Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Competitive package including car allowance and benefits
Long-term, secure work with a reputable contractor
Supportive team and genuine progression opportunities
Up to 2 days working from home available once settled into the role
If you are a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with social housing planned works experience and are looking to join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work, we would love to hear from you