Quantity Surveyor
5 days ago
Croydon
Quantity Surveyor | Social Housing Projects | Croydon\nAre you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with strong main contracting experience? This is an opportunity to join a leading contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering social housing framework schemes across London and the South East. You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially successful, while developing your career in a business that invests in its people.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing (The Role)\n * Prepare budgets and manage target costs to achieve agreed profit margins.\n * Lead subcontractor procurement, managing packages to programme.\n * Oversee valuations, applications for payment, claims, and final accounts.\n * Manage client-side cost reporting and contractual correspondence.\n * Prepare financial forecasts, monthly reconciliations, and commercial reports.\n * Provide advice and input into value engineering exercises.\n * Contribute to contractual claims and insurance reports.\n * Support and, where required, mentor junior surveyors within the team.\nAbout You\n * Qualified in Quantity Surveying (HNC/D or degree level).\n * Member of (or working towards membership of) a professional institute.\n * Experienced in main contractor QS responsibilities across social housing schemes.\n * Confident in using JCT, NEC, and ACA contracts.\n * Excellent commercial, analytical, and organisational skills.\n * Strong communication skills – able to work effectively with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.\n * Proactive, detail-focused, and committed to continuous development.\nAbout the Company\nThis contractor has built its reputation on delivering general contracting projects with an emphasis on quality, innovation, and sustainability. They are known for long-term client partnerships, investment in their people, and creating a supportive, professional environment. With a strong pipeline of work across London and the Home Counties, you’ll join a stable and growing team.\nWhat’s In It For You?\n * Salary up to £56,000 (DOE)\n * £4,000 car allowance & business mileage\n * Private healthcare & life cover\n * Company pension scheme\n * 26 days annual leave + bank holidays\n * Ongoing professional training and development\n * Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a forward-thinking contractor\nHow to Apply\nIf you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking for a role that offers challenge, variety, and genuine career development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and we’ll be in touch quickly to discuss your next move