Quantity Surveyor

Spencer & James is proud to partner with a leading contractor specializing in Social Housing Repairs, Voids, and Planned Investment Refurbishment Works. We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join the team, supporting the delivery of significant work streams for Local Authorities and Housing Associations.

Role: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hybrid - Essex Based & Home Working Available 

Overview:

You will be responsible for managing individual contractor accounts, preparing regular reports, and conducting analysis. Additionally, you will provide commercial insights and support to ensure financial efficiency.

As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in budget management. This includes reviewing payment applications and generating weekly and monthly reports for the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish job files and maintain all necessary records, ensuring they are up to date.


• Prepare and send out tender packages to subcontractors.


• Collect subcontractor tenders and, in collaboration with the Site Team, award subcontracts.


• Collaborate with the Senior Quantity Surveyor to review and approve subcontractor payment claims.


• Evaluate and estimate the cost of contract variations.


• Communicate with subcontractors to address any queries.


• Support with contract valuations.


• Aid in monthly cost/value reconciliations.

Requirements:

• Experience working at a Main/ Principle contractor within the Social Housing Refurbishment & Maintenance sector


• Have an understaidng of NHF SOR's


• Ideally holding a degree in Quantity Surveying/ Cost Managment or HNC


• Excellent budgeting and reporting skills


• Team player

If you have the desiered experience and would like to join an organisation that provides some of the best benefits in the industry, please apply with your CV and a member of the Spencer & James Recruitment team will be in touch.