Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing (Public Sector Contract)
Location: Oldham & Surrounding Areas
(Predominantly site-based, with hybrid working considered)
Contract: Temporary
Duration: Initial 6-month contract (from late January), with a strong likelihood of extension through to March 2027
Rate:
£325 per day plus holiday pay (PAYE only via Umbrella company)
The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major public-sector social housing contract across Oldham and the surrounding areas.
This role will focus on the commercial management of live housing works, working closely with operational teams, site management, and the client to ensure strong commercial governance, cost control, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
While the role is predominantly site-based, hybrid working can be considered following an initial period of site familiarisation.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of social housing works across multiple sites
Subcontractor procurement, tendering, and appointment
Administration and agreement of subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts
Cost forecasting, budget management, and financial reporting
Management of variations, change control, and cost recovery
Ensuring compliance with public-sector and contractual requirements
Working closely with site teams to support delivery and mitigate commercial risk
Supporting month-end processes and client reporting
Utilising commercial and procurement systems to manage payment and cost control processes
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or maintenance environments
Strong background in subcontractor procurement and payment management
Experience within social housing, or exposure to public-sector frameworks, PFI, or local authority contracts
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with site and client teams
IT-literate, with experience using commercial and procurement systems
Desirable
Direct experience in social housing refurbishment, maintenance, or capital works
Experience using eVision or similar procurement / payment management systems
Previous involvement in long-term public-sector framework contracts
Additional Information
Long-term opportunity with strong continuity and contract stability
High-visibility role with immediate impact across operational and commercial teams
Hybrid working considered after initial site engagement
Please apply to Joe Firth @300 North