Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (Repairs & Maintenance / Social Housing / PFI)

Oldham & Surrounding Areas | Hybrid Working Considered

Temporary Contract | 3 Positions Available

475 per day (Umbrella)

Initial 6 Months–Strong Likelihood of Extension to March 2027 are currently recruitingexperienced Quantity Surveyors to support a major public-sector social housing repairs & maintenance contract across Oldham and surrounding areas.

This is a long-term opportunity on a stable framework, ideal for QS professionals with experience in repairs, maintenance, planned works, or PFI-style environments, working to Schedules of Rates and managing high-volume subcontract packages.

The roles are predominantly site-based initially, with hybrid working considered once site familiarity is established.

You’ll be responsible for the commercial management of live housing works, supporting operational teams and ensuring strong cost control, supplier management, and financial governance across the contract.

This is a hands-on role working closely with site managers, suppliers, and client representatives to keep delivery running smoothly and commercially compliant.

• Commercial management of repairs & maintenance works across multiple sites
• Working to Schedules of Rates (SoR)
• Subcontractor and supplier liaison, procurement, and performance management
• Administration and agreement of valuations, applications, and final accounts
• Cost forecasting, budget control, and financial reporting
• Managing variations, change control, and cost recovery
• Supporting month-end and client reporting processes
• Working closely with FM and operational delivery teams
• Ensuring compliance with public-sector and framework requirements
• Use of commercial and procurement systems to manage workflows ✅

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within FM, repairs & maintenance, or construction
• Strong understanding of social housing or public-sector contracts
• Experience working to Schedules of Rates
• Confident managing suppliers and subcontractors
• Able to work in fast-paced, high-volume operational environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills ⭐

• Experience on PFI or long-term public-sector frameworks
• Familiarity with eVision or similar commercial systems
• Previous experience on housing maintenance or lifecycle programmes