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Quantity Surveyor
July 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Daniel Owen are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a market-leading provider of specialist property services, working in partnership with local authorities, housing associations, and commercial clients across the UK. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, they deliver planned and responsive maintenance, energy efficiency upgrades, and capital works with a clear focus on social value and customer satisfaction.
Position: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Car allowance + Package
Contract Type: Permanent
Start date: Immediately available
We are now seeking a skilled and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a company that prioritises professional development, operational excellence, and collaborative working.
Role Overview
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all cost-related aspects of the construction and maintenance projects from initial estimates through to final accounts. You will play a key role in ensuring commercial viability, controlling costs, and maximising value while upholding high standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial delivery of projects across maintenance, retrofit, refurbishment, and/or new build frameworks.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, tender documentation, and bills of quantities in line with client specifications.
- Monitor and control project expenditure, value completed work and manage interim valuations and final accounts.
- Identify, value, and manage variations and changes to project scope, ensuring robust change control processes.
- Undertake risk, value management and cost control exercises throughout project lifecycles.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective cost management and clear communication.
- Ensure all commercial activity complies with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and company policies.
- Contribute to monthly cost and performance reports, forecasting and budget reviews.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for commercial optimisation and efficiency.
Person Specification
- Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
- Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within housing, construction, or property maintenance.
- Experience working within the social housing or public sector environment.
- Sound understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and mitigate risk.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software tools.
- Full UK driving licence.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV.