Senior Quantity Surveyor / Lead QS Social Housing

3 Days Old

Cheshire | Salary up to £60,000 (negotiable) + Car Allowance + Bonus
Permanent | Regional Role
A well-established UK property services contractor is seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a multi-contract, high-value planned maintenance and refurbishment portfolio across Cheshire and the surrounding region .
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role delivering social housing refurbishment, passive fire protection and retrofit / decarbonisation programmes within a stable, long-term framework environment.
Youll lead and develop a growing commercial team while retaining full control of commercial performance across multiple live contracts.
The Role As Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for both people leadership and commercial delivery , with autonomy to manage your region day-to-day.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors, Trainees and Graduates

Full commercial responsibility across multiple planned maintenance and refurbishment contracts

Managing CVRs, WIP, forecasting, cost control and risk

Overseeing tendering, subcontract procurement and payments

Working closely with operational teams and clients to ensure contract performance

Driving strong commercial governance and KPI delivery

Youll be trusted to run your own diary, make decisions, and shape how the team operates, with senior support available but without day-to-day micromanagement.
What Were Looking For BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

5+ years experience in a Quantity Surveying role

Background in social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or retrofit

Experience managing multiple contracts / high-volume workstreams

Confident team leader with a genuine interest in developing people

Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills

Comfortable working autonomously in a regional role

Whats in It for You Salary up to £60,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

Car allowance + bonus

Clear, structured career progression

Enhanced holiday and family leave

Supportive regional leadership and a collaborative team culture

Long-term, secure workload across housing and energy efficiency

This role suits someone who wants real ownership, influence and progression , not just a title.
Apply now for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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Location:
St Helens
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction;Construction

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