Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Elton Recruitment is supporting a leading UK contractor within the real estate / housing sector. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West London

This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality maintenance, refurbishment, energy efficiency, and improvement programmes for housing providers. You will take ownership of commercial management across varied projects, ensuring strong cost control, contractual compliance, and excellent value for money. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial aspects of housing contracts from tender stage through to final account.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets, cost forecasts, and cashflow projections.
• Lead the submission of valuations, variations, interim applications, and claims.
• Administer contracts (JCT, NEC or similar), ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
• Produce accurate, timely financial and commercial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance reviews.
• Support compliance with regulatory, health & safety, and sustainability standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to surveyors and assistant QS team members.
• Work collaboratively with operations, design, and client teams to drive successful project delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (RICS accreditation desirable).
• Strong experience within social housing—planned works, refurbishment, maintenance, or new build.
• Solid working knowledge of JCT, NEC, PPC or other relevant contract forms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse financial data confidently.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office and cost management systems.
• Ability to lead, influence, and mentor junior commercial staff.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this role, if you have not had a response from us within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Uxbridge

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

03-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English