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Senior QS

Tamworth Permanent View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing contractor delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit and decarbonisation programmes across the social housing sector. This role offers significant commercial responsibility, exposure to major housing frameworks and the chance to play a key role in driving profitability and project success.
  • Join a growing social housing contractor delivering major UK frameworks.
  • Take commercial ownership of high-value contracts with clear progression.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established maintenance and refurbishment contractor operating nationally within the social housing sector. They deliver a broad range of planned maintenance, capital works, retrofit and decarbonisation programmes for local authorities, housing associations and registered providers, and continue to secure new work through sustained growth.

Job Description

  • Take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple social housing contracts.
  • Manage valuations, variations, final accounts and contract reporting.
  • Produce accurate CVRs, forecasts and monthly commercial reports.
  • Monitor profitability, cash flow and commercial performance across projects.
  • Lead on NHF/NATFED Schedule of Rates applications, coding and valuations.
  • Review and challenge coded works orders and variation claims.
  • Identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise recovery and performance.
  • Build strong relationships with housing association and local authority clients.
  • Negotiate variations, compensation events and final accounts.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments.
  • Support and mentor junior commercial team members.
  • Drive commercial best practice and governance across contracts

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have experience operating as either a Senior Quantity Surveyor or established Quantity Surveyor within the social housing sector. You will possess strong knowledge of NHF/NATFED Schedule of Rates, alongside a proven track record in commercial management, coding, valuations and contract administration across planned maintenance, responsive repairs or refurbishment contracts.

Applicants should also demonstrate:

  • Experience producing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports.
  • Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management would be advantageous.
  • MRICS status, or progression towards chartership, would be beneficial.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Midlands-based role
  • Opportunity to work on major social housing frameworks
  • Exposure to planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation programmes
  • Significant commercial autonomy and ownership
  • Clear opportunities for career development and progression
  • Chance to mentor and develop junior surveyors within a growing team

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
James Balaam
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7130096
Phone number
+441212309367

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Quantity Surveying
Sector
Property
Where
Tamworth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Balaam
Consultant phone
+441212309367
Job reference
JN-102026-7130096