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We are seeking an experienced commercially prolific Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team in The North West, supporting the delivery of responsive repairs contracts within social housing. This is a fast paced role requiring strong cost control, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Client Details Our client is a leading provider of property maintenance and repair services across the UK. They specialise in delivering high quality, customer focused solutions within the social housing sector, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and well maintained for residents. Description Manage the commercial aspects of responsive repairs contracts from inception to final account Prepare, monitor, and control budgets, forecasts, and cost plans Value and certify subcontractor work, ensuring timely and accurate payments Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks Produce monthly cost/value reconciliation reports Liaise with operational teams to ensure efficient delivery and cost-effective solutions Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures Support continuous improvement and drive value for money across all activities Profile Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within social housing or maintenance contracts Strong knowledge of responsive repairs and planned maintenance environments Excellent understanding of cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships Strong analytical and negotiation skills Proficient in relevant software and Microsoft Office Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying Job Offer Competitive salary of 55,000- 60,000 10% car allowance Annual Bonus Life assurance cover Healthcare benefits Clear progression path into managerial position

We are seeking an experienced commercially prolific Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team in The North West, supporting the delivery of responsive repairs contracts within social housing. This is a fast paced role requiring strong cost control, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Client Details Our client is a leading provider of property maintenance and repair services across the UK. They specialise in delivering high quality, customer focused solutions within the social housing sector, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and well maintained for residents. Description Manage the commercial aspects of responsive repairs contracts from inception to final account Prepare, monitor, and control budgets, forecasts, and cost plans Value and certify subcontractor work, ensuring timely and accurate payments Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks Produce monthly cost/value reconciliation reports Liaise with operational teams to ensure efficient delivery and cost-effective solutions Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures Support continuous improvement and drive value for money across all activities Profile Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within social housing or maintenance contracts Strong knowledge of responsive repairs and planned maintenance environments Excellent understanding of cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships Strong analytical and negotiation skills Proficient in relevant software and Microsoft Office Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying Job Offer Competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000 10% car allowance Annual Bonus Life assurance cover Healthcare benefits Clear progression path into managerial position

Quantity Surveyor Social Housing Refurbishment (Streatham) Up to £50,000 Benefits I m currently working with a leading social housing refurbishment contractor delivering a long-term reactive repairs contract in partnership with a major London borough. They re looking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their established commercial team based in Streatham . This is a key role within a £32m annual contract, focused on delivering high-quality reactive maintenance works across the borough. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring monthly commercial targets are achieved with the team typically managing around £2.5m of spend per month. The Opportunity: Join a thriving and stable contract (12 years left to run) Work alongside 10 other Quantity Surveyors in a well-established office with excellent team culture and leadership. Clear progression route: those who perform well can quickly progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor level. Strong focus on professional development the company reinvests over 10% of turnover into learning and training, with opportunities for both internal and external development programmes. Parking available on site, with a workplace that encourages accessibility and inclusion. The Role: Managing commercial performance and profitability within a busy reactive maintenance environment. Monitoring spend and ensuring targets are met or exceeded each month. Preparing valuations, forecasts, and financial reports. Liaising closely with operational teams, the client, and supply chain partners. Ensuring compliance and best practice across all financial processes. The Ideal Candidate: Experienced Quantity Surveyor (or strong Assistant QS ready to step up) within social housing reactive repairs or a similar environment. Strong Excel and analytical skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and reliable this team rewards hard work. Capable of working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team. Salary: Up to £50,000 If you re looking for a secure role within a forward-thinking contractor offering career growth, long-term stability, and genuine investment in your development this is a great opportunity to consider.

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Huntingdon Location : Huntingdon- remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required Hours : 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. In this role, you will be working on the Anglian Water Alliance part of the IMRDS team (integrated maintenance, repair and developer services). The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customers. What will you be responsible for? As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the commercial team, supporting them in all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. Your day to day will include: Assist with the control of costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety Accurate monthly forecasting and CVR reporting Procurement of subcontractors in line with our commercial standards, ensuring best value for Kier and our client Working with the project teams liaising with the commercial lead, project engineers, procurement coordinators, planners, site team leaders & managers What are we looking for? This role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if you hold: Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent Experience working on NEC contracts Full driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Negotiable Salary Your new company A leading UK provider of property services, delivering high-quality maintenance, compliance, and retrofit solutions across the housing, education, and public sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability, social value, and customer satisfaction, working closely with local authorities and housing associations to maintain and improve homes and communities. Your new role Assistant Quantity Surveyor required to support the financial and commercial management of a repairs and refurbishment contract, forming part of a wider planned works programme. In this role, you'll work closely with the Lead Quantity Surveyor to ensure effective cash flow management. This includes preparing and submitting applications, managing certifications and invoicing, and overseeing timely payments. You'll also assist in the careful administration of subcontractor accounts, helping to maintain strong commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Duties: Support the commercial management of assigned projects by preparing accurate documentation in line with reporting schedules set by the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor. Assist with cash flow processes, including timely submission of applications, certifications, invoicing, payments, and receipts, while managing subcontractor accounts with precision. Carry out accurate valuations and Schedule of Rates (SOR) billing as required. Monitor and manage subcontractor accounts, keeping the team informed of progress and any issues. Support the processing of subcontractor payments as directed. Contribute to the procurement of subcontract trades under guidance. Help optimise the commercial performance of contracts to maximise gross margin. Conduct site visits to perform surveying duties as needed. Assist in gathering data for contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Support the implementation of company policies, industry standards, and compliance initiatives across all projects. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and documentation. Attend project meetings and contribute as required. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Role: Estimator (Property Services) Location: Home based with access to regional offices Salary: up to 90k plus package and benefits Howells Solutions are working with a leading National Contractor to recruit a Estimator to take responsibility for pricing winning planned maintenance / decent homes tenders for housing associations, local councils and RSL's. Working alongside the Bid Team and Commercial team, you will manage the pricing programme on multiple bids, working to the individual timescale required of each bid. My client will also consider Assistant Estimators looking for the next step in their career or Quantity Surveyors looking to move into Estimating. Estimator Responsibilities: Undertake the preparation of tenders/bids/budget proposals allocated by the Head of Bids & Commercial Director for presentation to the relevant directors for final settlement. Provide all information necessary for inclusion within the written bid submission. Liaise with subcontractors/suppliers to obtain competitive/accurate quotations for specialist elements of the works. Visit prospective projects to verify information contained within clients contract documentation and obtain any further information required to produce the tender. Liaise with the Programme Manager to ensure all necessary information is provided for the production of the final tender programme. Attend pre-contract handover meetings, all necessary bid meetings and client meetings as requested throughout the tender process. Estimator Experience: You will have a proven track record of producing the commercial pricing for multi million bid submissions working within Social Housing Planned Maintenance / Decent Homes markets / Reactive Repairs Markets Knowledge of system estimating software Schedule of rates experiencel Preparation of notes and clarifications for tender submissions Demonstrate ability in the pricing of tender preliminaries Ability to resource the tender through in-depth experience of Supply Chain capacity Stable career history Estimator Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.