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Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7NH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Quantity Surveyor with a tier one contractor located in Kingston, London.
  • The role offers a salary of up to £46,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance and excellent benefits.
  • Candidates should have demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a background in social housing or refurbishment.
  • Key responsibilities include managing cost planning, preparing subcontractor packages, and ensuring works are delivered within budget.
  • This is a permanent position that presents opportunities for career advancement within a stable and forward-thinking organization.

Quantity Surveyor – Tier One ContractorLocation: Kingston, LondonSalary: Up to £46,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Excellent BenefitsContract Type: PermanentSector: Social Housing Refurbishment

We are currently recruiting for a highly respected tier one contractor delivering long-term, planned refurbishment works across social housing stock in Kingston. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a stable, forward-thinking business with clear routes for career progression.

This role would suit an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is ready to step up and take on greater commercial responsibility.

The Role

You will be commercially responsible for a portfolio of planned maintenance projects on behalf of the local authority. Works typically include internal and external refurbishments, kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, and other cyclical improvements to both occupied and void properties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage cost planning, forecasting and reporting throughout the project lifecycle

  • Prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages, payments, variations and final accounts

  • Ensure all works are delivered within budget and aligned with contractual obligations

  • Collaborate with project managers, site teams and client representatives to support delivery

  • Identify risks and opportunities and support the commercial strategy for the framework

Candidate Profile
  • Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Background in social housing, refurbishment or planned maintenance is highly desirable

  • Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT and/or NEC)

  • Excellent numeracy, communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider commercial team

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary up to £51,000 (includiung car allowance)

  • Industry-leading benefits package

  • Long-term local authority framework

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement

This is a stable, career-enhancing opportunity for a commercially astute professional looking to build their future with a major contractor delivering essential public sector work.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.