Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Planned Refurbishment
Location: Walthamstow, London
Salary: Up to circa £70,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, medium-sized main contractor based in Walthamstow. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planned refurbishment works within the social housing sector, and continues to grow its presence across Middlesex, North London, and Hertfordshire.

The Role:
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of planned works projects, including kitchen and bathroom replacements, window and door installations, roofing, and other internal/external refurbishments. You will oversee the full commercial lifecycle, from tender through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, submit, and manage interim valuations and final accounts

• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and variation accounts

• Monitor project costs and maintain accurate financial reporting

• Conduct site visits and liaise with site managers and clients

• Support the commercial director in business planning and forecasting

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing refurbishment

• Strong understanding of JCT and Schedule of Rates contracts (particularly NHF SOR)

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to circa £70,000 (dependent on experience)

• Benefits package including car allowance, pension, and holiday entitlement

• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and growing business

• A varied and interesting project portfolio across North and West London and surrounding areas

If you're looking for a new challenge with a contractor that values quality, collaboration, and long-term relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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