In brief
This Quantity Surveyor role oversees the commercial performance of social housing new build and refurbishment projects across Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire. The work involves managing subcontractor accounts, preparing valuations, forecasting costs and producing commercial reports to ensure projects remain within budget and on schedule.
Best for
Experienced Quantity Surveyors with a background in social or speculative housing projects.
Non-negotiable
Proven experience as a Project or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor within speculative or social housing.
What you need
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Quantity Surveying
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Cost control
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Commercial reporting
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Valuations
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Subcontractor management
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Procurement
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Cost forecasting
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Stakeholder management
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Preferred
Full UK driving licence
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Your day-to-day
Manage project commercial aspects
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Control costs and reporting
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Prepare and agree valuations
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Manage subcontractor accounts
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Handle CVRs and final accounts
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Procurement and forecasting
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What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
The Client I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing social housing contractor based in Warrington, who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their Multiple Social Housing New Build Projects across Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire. This is a great opportunity to join a stable business with a strong pipeline of work across the North West. The Role You’ll be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, including: • New Build Housing • Internal & external refurbishments • Kitchen and bathroom replacements • Cost control and commercial reporting • Preparing and agreeing valuations • Managing subcontractor accounts • CVRs and final accounts • Procurement and cost forecasting • Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance The Client My client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running in a social housing environment, ideally with: • Proven experience as a Project / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor within Speculative or Social housing • Strong knowledge of Residential • Commercially astute and detail-focused • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Full UK driving licence preferred The Package • Salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience • Attractive benefits package • Long-term, secure workload • Supportive and growing commercial team • Vast opportunity for progression within the business
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