Job Description
Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established and growing design engineering consultancy and construction firm operating within the Social Housing sector, who are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with proven Social Housing project experience to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS to take ownership of planned works, refurbishment and maintenance programmes, in a role that offers a strong salary and bonus potential.
The successful candidate will play a key role in cost control and commercial delivery across Social Housing schemes, working predominantly from the office with regular site visits to support project teams and protect margin across live contracts.
Quantity Surveyor Job Overview
Commercial management of Social Housing refurbishment, planned maintenance and improvement projects from pre-start through to final account
Preparation of cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates for senior stakeholders
Management of valuations, payment applications, variations and change control
Subcontractor procurement, package management and account agreement
Liaison with site teams, housing associations and clients to monitor scope, progress and commercial risk
Attendance on site as required to support delivery and validate commercial positions
Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements
Proven Quantity Surveying experience working on Social Housing projects (planned works, refurbishment, voids or maintenance)
Experience working with NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR codes) and Social Housing contracts
Strong commercial awareness with a track record in cost control and reporting
Confident managing valuations, variations and final accounts
Comfortable with an office-based role that includes regular site travel
Full UK driving licence preferred
Salary & Benefits
Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 DOE
Competitive overall package
Bonus scheme (in some years reaching up to 7,000)
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
5-day working week
Fuel allowance
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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