Senior Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Retrofit & Decarbonisation
Location: Brentwood (Flexible Working Available)
Salary: c. £75,000 + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Social Housing / Retrofit / Decarbonisation

We are working in partnership with a leading social housing refurbishment contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a key long-term framework agreement with one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Based out of their Brentwood hub, this role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile retrofit and decarbonisation programme currently valued at £10m per annum, with a growth pipeline projected up to £30m per annum.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to step into a strategic role delivering sustainable housing solutions, while enjoying long-term local work, a strong career pathway, and flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the commercial delivery of a major retrofit and decarbonisation framework across a portfolio of social housing properties
Oversee cost planning, procurement, valuation, and financial reporting to ensure the framework is delivered to commercial targets
Build strong working relationships with client representatives, internal teams, and supply chain partners to maintain contract performance
Support the preparation of monthly CVRs, forecasts, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes
Drive value through effective subcontractor negotiation, performance management, and final account settlement
Contribute to the strategic growth of the framework by supporting the commercial team in scaling operations in line with increased workload

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing, refurbishment, or energy efficiency sectors
Strong knowledge of retrofit and decarbonisation works, or a demonstrable interest in sustainable construction
Confident managing large-scale, long-term frameworks and working closely with clients to deliver value and compliance
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills
Comfortable working both on-site and remotely, with strong time management and communication abilities

What’s on Offer:

Long-term role with a secure and expanding framework
Flexible working arrangements (mix of office, site, and remote)
Significant opportunity for career progression within a growing and sustainability-focused contractor
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

How to Apply:

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering innovative and impactful work in the social housing sector, apply today.

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