Farringdon, Croydon, Sittingbourne or Maidstone (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£60,000
The role
We have a great opportunity that has arisen within our dedicated Reactive Repairs team for a Commercial Quantity Surveyor. You will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual management of contracted reactive, voids, complex repair and disrepair works. You will work to ensure cost-value balance and that contractual obligations are met, delivering value for money. Crucially, you'll strive to continuously improve our approach to commercial management because you are passionate about securing great repairs for the right price. Reporting to the Director of Reactive Repairs, you will play a pivotal role in financial assessments and supporting the operational team with key commercial insights.
You can be based out of one of our main offices: Farringdon, Croydon, Sittingbourne or Maidstone, with the option for working in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager.
What you'll need
Advert Closing Date: 1st April 2025 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
Pension
Life
assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Eyecare & dental
Birthday
leave
Retailers discounts
Cycle
to work
Buy & sell
annual leave
Season ticket loan
In-house academy & career development
Flexible working
Inclusion & Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual.
We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
We have a great opportunity that has arisen within our dedicated Reactive Repairs team for a Commercial Quantity Surveyor. You will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual management of contracted reactive, voids, complex repair and disrepair works. You will work to ensure cost-value balance and that contractual obligations are met, delivering value for money. Crucially, you'll strive to continuously improve our approach to commercial management because you are passionate about securing great repairs for the right price. Reporting to the Director of Reactive Repairs, you will play a pivotal role in financial assessments and supporting the operational team with key commercial insights.
You can be based out of one of our main offices: Farringdon, Croydon, Sittingbourne or Maidstone, with the option for working in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager.
What you'll need
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to audit/challenge large-scale repair and maintenance contracts/contractors
- Experience of financial management of reactive repairs in the social housing sector.
- Familiarity with contract administration and value reconciliation processes.
- Experience working with MTC contracts and managing social housing contracts.
- Degree or similar qualification (BSC (Hons), HND, BTEC) in a construction-related field.
- Familiarity with NHF or similar Schedule of Rates and pricing of social housing R&M contracts.
- Strong operational awareness in the delivery of works.
Advert Closing Date: 1st April 2025 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
Pension
Life
assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Eyecare & dental
Birthday
leave
Retailers discounts
Cycle
to work
Buy & sell
annual leave
Season ticket loan
In-house academy & career development
Flexible working
Inclusion & Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual.
We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
Closing date: Tue 01/04/2025 at 01:00
Job reference: 3780851