Quantity Surveyor

Position: Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Quantity Surveyor

East London / Essex

£50,000 - £65,000

We're currently working in partnership with a well-established, Local Authority owned organisation delivering property maintenance and capital works across social housing stock in the Southeast.

With under 200 employees, this is a stable yet commercially focused business that delivers kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and external refurbishment programmes for a large residential portfolio.

The Role:

This position sits within the capital and planned works division, overseeing programmes including:

Kitchen and bathroom replacements
Roofing works
External block refurbishments
Wider capital improvement projects

You will be responsible for cost management, valuations, subcontractor management, reporting, and maintaining strong commercial controls across multiple work streams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands planned social housing projects and wants to take more ownership within a supportive team environment.

The Ideal Candidate

4-5 years' experience in a QS/AQS role
Strong background in planned social housing works

Experience with refurbishment programmes (internals and externals)
Comfortable working within a smaller commercial team
Degree qualified (desirable but not essential)
Driving licence not essential

This role would suit an ambitious Assistant QS ready to take the next step, or an established QS seeking stability within a Local Authority backed organisation.

What's on Offer

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible working policy
East London / Essex based projects
Long-term, secure pipeline of capital works

If you're interested in a confidential discussion, please apply for further details