Project Quantity Surveyor

  • Deverell Smith Ltd
  • City, Manchester
  • Oct 14, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management Commercial Manager Assistant Construction

Job Description

Project Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Social Housing (North West)
Salary: Up to 54,000 + benefits
Location: Agile working - 3 days from home, 2 days on site/office

A leading housing provider is expanding across the North West and seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for their maintenance and voids programmes.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong social purpose and a collaborative, values-driven culture.

The Role
You'll manage the financial and contractual aspects of multiple maintenance and refurbishment projects, leading an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and ensuring best value, accurate cost control and full contractual compliance. You'll work closely with operational teams, contractors and suppliers to drive performance and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all commercial and financial aspects of maintenance and voids projects ( 15m- 20m portfolio)

  • Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, variations and final accounts

  • Provide accurate financial reporting and forecasting

  • Support and mentor junior QS staff

  • Collaborate with project and operational teams to achieve commercial targets

About You

  • Degree/HNC in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

  • Proven experience in social housing, maintenance or refurbishment

  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NHF Schedule of Rates preferred)

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

  • Competent user of MS Office, particularly Excel

If you're a skilled Quantity Surveyor looking for a flexible, progressive role within a respected housing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.