Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing

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Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Maintenance (Kitchens & Bathrooms)
Wakefield

£41,000 - £50,000 + £4K Car Allowance + Benefits

Your new company

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing contractor specialising in the delivery of social housing maintenance and refurbishment works across the North and Midlands. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and community focus, they partner with local authorities and housing associations to deliver high-volume improvement programmes-particularly kitchens and bathrooms-designed to enhance the lives of residents. Their supportive culture, strong commercial leadership, and people-first values make them an employer of choice within the sector.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial performance of a social housing maintenance contract covering the Yorkshire and East Midlands regions. Although you'll be based out of the Wakefield office, you'll be required to travel to sites across both regions. This role focuses on managing the financial aspects of planned maintenance works-primarily kitchen and bathroom upgrades-ensuring accurate cost control, budgeting, and contractual compliance.

Responsibilities will include:

Managing the commercial function of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment projects
Overseeing subcontractor procurement, applications, and payments
Producing and reviewing cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and financial reports
Monitoring budgets and cost forecasts across multiple workstreams and sites
Preparing interim and final accounts and negotiating variations
Ensuring compliance with client contracts, including JCT and NHF forms
Working closely with delivery teams to ensure accurate reporting and programme alignment
Conducting valuations, site visits, and regular reviews of project progress
Managing risk and identifying commercial opportunities across the region
Supporting the wider commercial team and contributing to company performance targetsWhat you will need to succeed:

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing or planned maintenance
Strong understanding of kitchens and bathrooms refurbishment works
Knowledge of relevant contracts including JCT, TPC, or NHF
Ability to manage multiple projects across a regional footprint
Confident in producing CVRs, cost plans, and commercial reports
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire and the East Midlands
Proficiency with Excel and commercial systemsWhat you get in return:

This role offers a great opportunity to join a growing, community-focused organisation that values its people and supports their career development. You'll enjoy a healthy mix of office and site-based work across a varied regional contract, with a competitive salary and full benefits package:

£41,000 - £50,000 salary (DOE)
£4,000 car allowance
Mileage: 17p per mile or 7p for electric vehicles
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
3x salary life insurance
Single private medical insurance
Discounted gym memberships
3% employer / 5% employee pension contributions
Holiday purchase scheme
Company performance bonus
Salary sacrifice car scheme (launching June)This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated QS to join a professional yet people-centred team delivering vital improvements to homes and communities across two major UK regions.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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