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As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take the commercial lead on our Responsive Maintenance operations, covering reactive repairs & voids across the North East. You'll manage all aspects of cost control, forecasting, and reporting, while also supporting and developing a small team of Quantity Surveyors.
Client Details
Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Seaham, supporting the delivery of a new multi million pound Social Housing R&M contract. If you have a strong background in responsive repairs and commercial management, this is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the success of a major regional contract.
Description
- Oversee commercial management for responsive repairs and voids works
- Prepare and manage cost plans, valuations, and final accounts
- Lead procurement and subcontractor management processes
- Provide monthly cost value reports and financial forecasting
- Administer payments, variations, and change orders
- Mentor and guide junior QS team members
- Engage with clients, consultants, and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery
Profile
- Proven background in responsive repairs within Social Housing
- Experience managing or mentoring junior QS team members (desirable)
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Capable of planning and prioritising a busy workload
- A team player with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
- Confident when dealing with clients and stakeholders
Job Offer
- £65-75k base salary
- £5k Car allowance
- Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
