Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

A leading specialist property services contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a significant long-term social housing contract. This is a senior commercial role, reporting to the General Manager and Commercial Leads, responsible for ensuring robust financial governance, maximising commercial entitlement, and supporting strategic decision-making across the contract.

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chippenham

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + £4,000 Car allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Start date: Immediately available

This long-term social housing contract covers a portfolio of over 7,500 homes across multiple regions in the South West, delivering a comprehensive range of services including Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works, and Electrical Services. The role offers the opportunity to work within a mature, well-structured contract, supported by an experienced senior leadership team and a commitment to professional development and sector excellence.

Role Overview:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial leadership and oversight, ensuring all contractual, financial, and governance obligations are met. You will drive value for the organisation, support operational teams in delivering high-quality outcomes, and provide accurate, data-driven insight to inform strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure full commercial entitlement under the contract is secured, including supporting negotiations and contractual adjustments
Lead and mentor the commercial team to achieve or exceed budgeted financial targets
Act as subject matter expert on contract terms, schedules of rates, and commercial governance
Maximise cash flow through timely invoicing, prompt resolution of client queries, and disciplined financial control
Prepare and maintain accurate cashflow forecasts, revenue profiles, and financial reports, including CVRs, CVCs, and management accounts
Monitor job costs against revenue and provide actionable insight to operational and finance teams
Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial dispute resolution
Ensure IT system integration between client and internal platforms enhances financial control and operational efficiency
Establish, manage, and review budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with commercial leadership
Manage supply chain commercial arrangements, including term contracts, SLAs, and compliance with governance standards

Candidate profile:

Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor or equivalent professional experience
Proven experience within a contractor environment delivering social housing or property services
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes
Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

Performance-related bonus up to 10% of base salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off (34 days total)
Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks full pay maternity leave, 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
Access to comprehensive professional development through a bespoke Learning Management System
Private pension, life insurance, private healthcare, dental care, cycle-to-work scheme, and mobile provider discounts

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV
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Location:
Thickwood
Salary:
£55,000 - £65,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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