Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - New Build Social Housing

Location: Birmingham / Midlands - Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to 55,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Think Recruitment are working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

The position sits within their new-build housing division, delivering social housing developments across the Midlands.

The role will be based out of the contractor's Birmingham office, with a flexible working setup split between the office, project sites and a couple of days working from home.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across the region, this is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking for long-term stability, flexibility and career progression.



The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for new-build housing projects, working closely with the operational and wider commercial teams.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Commercial management of new-build housing projects

  • Procurement and management of subcontractor packages

  • Preparing valuations, variations and cost reports

  • Managing subcontractor payments and final accounts

  • Monitoring project budgets and commercial performance

  • Identifying and managing commercial risks

  • Working closely with site and operational teams

  • Developing strong relationships with clients and subcontractors



About You

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor who ideally has:

  • Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor

  • A background in new-build housing, residential or social housing

  • Main contractor or housing contractor experience

  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

  • Good communication and negotiation skills

  • The ability to manage projects and your own workload effectively



What's On Offer?

  • Salary up to 55,000 depending on experience

  • Car allowance

  • Additional company benefits

  • Hybrid/flexible working

  • A couple of days working from home

  • Birmingham office base with travel to sites across the Midlands

  • Strong pipeline of secured new-build social housing projects

  • Long-term career progression with an established contractor

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with experience in new-build housing or social housing and would like to hear more, please apply with your latest CV to (url removed).