Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment
Location: Kingston-upon-Thames (site-based with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: Up to £50,000 package
Sector: Social Housing / Planned Maintenance

We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly reputable social housing refurbishment contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their long-term planned works contract based in Kingston-upon-Thames.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and respected contractor delivering high-quality refurbishment and maintenance programmes across social housing stock. You will play a key role in the commercial management of planned works projects, ensuring cost control, value for money and contractual compliance across the programme.

The Role:
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment works across occupied social housing properties. Typical works include:

Kitchen and bathroom replacements

Window and door installations

Internal and external decorations

Associated planned maintenance and refurbishment works

You will work closely with operational teams, subcontractors and the client to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Full commercial management of planned works projects from inception through to final account

Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and variations

Cost reporting, forecasting and budgeting

Valuations and client liaison

Managing and administering contracts in line with agreed terms

Ensuring works are delivered in line with the NHF Schedule of Rates

Supporting the wider commercial and operational teams

Requirements:

2-3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing planned works/refurbishment

Strong knowledge of planned maintenance programmes (kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, decorations, etc.)

Essential: Experience working with the NHF Schedule of Rates

Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills

Strong communication and client-facing abilities

Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer:

Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Competitive package including car allowance and benefits

Long-term, secure work with a reputable contractor

Supportive team and genuine progression opportunities

Up to 2 days working from home available once settled into the role

If you are a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with social housing planned works experience and are looking to join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work, we would love to hear from you