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Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 59.38 - 59.38 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing (Contract)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a public‑sector social housing contract based in Oldham and surrounding areas.

This is a long‑term contract role focusing on housing maintenance, repairs, and planned works, working closely with site teams and housing clients.

Role Details

  * Location: Oldham (site‑based with some hybrid working considered)

  * Start Date: May 2026

  * Contract Length: Initially to December 2026, with strong likelihood of extension

  * Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

  * Rate: £59.38 per hour (Umbrella)

Key Responsibilities

  * Commercial management of social housing maintenance and repair works

  * Subcontractor procurement, tendering, and appointment

  * Managing valuations, interim payments, variations, and final accounts

  * Cost control, forecasting, CVRs, and financial reporting

  * Supporting site teams to mitigate commercial risk

  * Change control and cost recovery

  * Working closely with client representatives and operational teams

Essential Experience

  * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing

  * Strong background in repairs & maintenance or term contracts

  * Experience managing subcontractor procurement and payments

  * Solid commercial knowledge across JCT or public‑sector contracts

  * Confident working in site‑based environments

  * Competent using Excel for cost control and reporting

Desirable

  * Experience on public‑sector or housing association frameworks

  * Knowledge of commercial / procurement systems (e.g. eVision or similar)

What’s on Offer

  * Long‑term contract with excellent continuity

  * Competitive hourly umbrella rate

  * High‑profile public‑sector contract

  * Hybrid working considered following initial period

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Nathaniel on (phone number removed) for more information

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