Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Planned Works Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing
Location: Covering Leighton Buzzard
Salary: Up to £60,000
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in planned works and social housing?
We're working with a leading housing provider to recruit a commercially astute and driven Planned Works Quantity Surveyor to join their growing property services team, covering the Leighton Buzzard area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects within a social housing setting.

• Prepare cost estimates, tender documentation, and contract valuations for planned works including roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and external upgrades.

• Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure financial performance aligns with contractual obligations.

• Liaise with contractors, site teams, and stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting and timely completion of works.

• Carry out cost/value reconciliation and financial reporting.

• Conduct valuations and process contractor payments.

• Support procurement strategies and contribute to value engineering across projects.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the social housing sector - planned maintenance experience is essential.

• Strong knowledge of SOR codes and cost control within housing projects.

• Experience working with JCT and NEC contracts.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and travel within the Leighton Buzzard area.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum

• Pension scheme and other company benefits

• Opportunities for continued professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of planned work programmes within a forward-thinking housing organisation.

To apply or learn more, get in touch today - this role won't stay open for long!