Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing
hace 4 días
Oldham
Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing (Contract) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a public‑sector social housing contract based in Oldham and surrounding areas. This is a long‑term contract role focusing on housing maintenance, repairs, and planned works, working closely with site teams and housing clients. Role Details • Location: Oldham (site‑based with some hybrid working considered), • Start Date: May 2026, • Contract Length: Initially to December 2026, with strong likelihood of extension, • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, • Rate: £59.38 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities • Commercial management of social housing maintenance and repair works, • Subcontractor procurement, tendering, and appointment, • Managing valuations, interim payments, variations, and final accounts, • Cost control, forecasting, CVRs, and financial reporting, • Supporting site teams to mitigate commercial risk, • Change control and cost recovery, • Working closely with client representatives and operational teams Essential Experience • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing, • Strong background in repairs & maintenance or term contracts, • Experience managing subcontractor procurement and payments, • Solid commercial knowledge across JCT or public‑sector contracts, • Confident working in site‑based environments, • Competent using Excel for cost control and reporting Desirable • Experience on public‑sector or housing association frameworks, • Knowledge of commercial / procurement systems (e.g. eVision or similar) What’s on Offer • Long‑term contract with excellent continuity, • Competitive hourly umbrella rate, • High‑profile public‑sector contract, • Hybrid working considered following initial period To apply, please submit your CV or contact Nathaniel on (phone number removed) for more information