Lead Quantity Surveyor £50,000 - £70,000 Newhouse - North Lanarkshire The Lead Quantity Surveyor will take commercial responsibility for reactive property maintenance contracts within the social housing sector. The role ensures effective cost control, contract compliance, value for money, and commercial performance across a high-volume, fast-paced reactive repairs environment. You will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and work closely with operational, finance, and client stakeholders. Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Management Lead the commercial management of reactive maintenance contracts, ensuring profitability, compliance, and value for money Prepare, review, and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations Oversee interim valuations, final accounts, and variations in line with contract requirements Ensure accurate measurement and valuation of reactive works, including schedule of rates (SOR) contracts Contracts & Procurement Manage contracts under forms such as JCT, NEC, or bespoke social housing frameworks Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiation, appointment, and performance Ensure subcontractor payments, valuations, and final accounts are accurately assessed and agreed Team Leadership Line manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors Set objectives, review performance, and support professional development Ensure consistent commercial processes and best practice across the team Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the senior commercial point of contact for clients, housing associations, and local authorities Build strong working relationships with operational teams to support service delivery Support client reporting, KPIs, and commercial governance meetings Risk & Compliance Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required Skills & ExperienceEssential Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing Strong background in reactive property maintenance / repairs Experience managing SOR-based contracts (e.g. NHF, Schedule of Rates) Demonstrable experience leading or mentoring a commercial team Strong commercial acumen and cost control skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable MRICS or working towards professional qualification Experience working with housing associations or local authorities Knowledge of NEC or JCT forms of contract in maintenance environments Qualifications Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the wider commercial picture Collaborative leader with a hands-on approach