Senior Quantity Surveyor

Newham, Northumberland Daniel Owen Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Newham, East London
Salary: Up to 70,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established organisation operating within the social housing and property refurbishment sector

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the commercial performance of a varied portfolio of planned works projects, including major fa ade, roofing and external refurbishment schemes on high-rise residential buildings, with individual project values of up to 20 million

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of multiple planned works projects
• Prepare and review valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications and final accounts
• Oversee variations, cost control and commercial risk management
• Support budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost value reconciliations
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial and contractual compliance
• Identify opportunities to maximise value and protect project margins

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing or residential refurbishment.
• Experience working on high-rise residential buildings and planned works contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Confident managing subcontractors, valuations and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of contractual processes and framework agreements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant construction qualification desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to 70,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme and car allowance
• Pension and private medical options
• Life assurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits and wellbeing support
• 2,000 employee referral bonus
• Opportunities for career development and progression

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in social housing, high-rise refurbishment or planned maintenance, apply now to find out more about this opportunity.