Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsCompetitive Day ratePossibility of becoming permanent roleAbout Our ClientA social housing provider in Cornwall, managing and maintaining homes on behalf of Cornwall Council and delivering high quality housing services to communities across the county. We are committed to providing safe, sustainable, and affordable homes while driving value for money and commercial excellence.Job DescriptionEstablish robust commercial oversight of live planned and responsive contracts.Validate and challenge contractor valuations, applications and variation submissions.Improve cost forecasting accuracy across capital and revenue workstreams.Strengthen change control and commercial governance processes.Support the Commercial Manager with clear, executive-ready financial reporting.Scrutinise contractor applications for payment, ensuring accuracy and evidential compliance.Assess and negotiate variations and compensation events in accordance with contract conditions.Provide independent cost advice on planned investment and major workstreams.Support procurement exercises with pricing evaluation and cost modelling.Monitor programme expenditure against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and variances.Ensure compliance with Standing Orders, Procurement Act 2023 and internal financial regulations.The Successful ApplicantProven track record within social housing, local government, or property servicesExperience working at QS level and aboveStrong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and public sector procurementExperience managing large scale maintenance or capital works programmesExcellent negotiation and stakeholder management skillsProfessional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent (RICS/CIOB desirable)What's on Offer£350-450 day rateRemote workingContactSam WestheadQuote job refJN-032026-6963600Phone number+44 161 829 0362Job summaryJob functionPropertySubsectorQuantity SurveyingSectorPropertyLocationCornwallContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameSam WestheadConsultant phone+44 161 829 0362Job referenceJN-032026-6963600
