Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Northumberland
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Client: Housing Association

About the Role

Apricus Resourcing is working in partnership with a leading housing association in Northumberland to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of its asset management and planned investment programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional to play a key role in ensuring value for money, strong financial control and the successful delivery of property maintenance, improvement and investment projects.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and construction professionals, you will support the day-to-day quantity surveying function, oversee contract administration and contribute to continuous service improvement, helping to maximise both the financial and social value of the organisation’s housing assets.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver day-to-day quantity surveying duties, including contract administration, valuations, payment certification, variations and final accounts, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and relevant legislation.

* Support the Commercial and Programme Manager with contract awards, performance monitoring, project completions, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.

* Monitor contractor performance, identify areas of underperformance and support the implementation of corrective actions to ensure projects are delivered effectively.

* Undertake regular site visits and inspections to assess progress, review work schedules, evaluate commercial performance and support project planning.

* Assist with the preparation and review of tender documentation, pricing schedules and procurement activities to secure value for money.

* Work closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial issues and support the successful delivery of planned investment programmes.

* Maintain accurate commercial, financial and asset-related data across relevant business systems.

* Identify commercial and operational risks, implementing appropriate measures to minimise their impact.

* Attend pre-start meetings, progress reviews and partnership meetings to ensure commercial matters are addressed promptly.

* Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and maximise the financial and social return on investment in housing assets.

* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, organisational policies, financial regulations and health and safety requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience

* Chartered status, a relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent experience within quantity surveying or a related discipline.

* Proven experience delivering day-to-day quantity surveying duties within the construction sector.

* Strong experience in procurement, project management, contract administration and the financial management of substantial budgets.

* Experience working collaboratively with construction professionals, contractors and other stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

* Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and property-related data and make informed commercial recommendations.

* A strong understanding of cost control, contract performance, valuations and financial reporting.

* A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable Skills and Experience

* Experience working as a Client-Side Quantity Surveyor, with a detailed understanding of the commercial responsibilities associated with the role.

* Knowledge of housing association asset management and planned investment programmes.

* An understanding of current and emerging legislation, regulatory requirements and industry challenges affecting the housing and construction sectors.

* Experience identifying opportunities to improve commercial processes, operational efficiency and value for money.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a proactive, commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who can work independently while building effective relationships with colleagues, contractors and external partners.

You will be organised, analytical and confident managing competing priorities, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of financial control, delivering quality outcomes and continuously improving services.

Interested?

If you have the relevant quantity surveying experience and are looking for your next opportunity within the housing sector, Apricus Resourcing would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed