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Quantity Surveyor Canterbury (Social Housing / Retrofit) Location: Canterbury, Kent Hybrid (2-3 days on site) Salary: £50,000 £55,000 Project Value: £2.2m per year About the Role: A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a high-profile social housing retrofit programme covering 600 properties in Canterbury. The project has a strong focus on SHDF (Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) initiatives. You will undertake standard QS duties, including measuring up, preparing and agreeing variations, managing CVRs, and maintaining accurate cost control. This is a client-facing role, so excellent communication skills are essential. Key Responsibilities: Measure up and prepare accurate valuations for works. Manage variations and change orders, ensuring all documentation is correct. Prepare and review Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs). Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and project teams. Ensure cost control and reporting throughout the programme. Skills and Experience: 3-4 years Quantity Surveying experience, ideally in social housing or retrofit projects. Experience with SHDF or similar social housing decarbonisation schemes is desirable. Strong understanding of cost control, valuations, and variations. Confident client-facing skills with excellent communication and organisational ability. Competent in relevant software (Excel, MS Office, and QS systems). Benefits: Hybrid working (2-3 days on site) Competitive salary (£50,000 - £55,000) Opportunity to work on a high-profile social housing retrofit programme To Apply: If you are a motivated QS with social housing experience looking to further your career on a significant retrofit programme, please apply now.

Our client is a Tier 2 Contractor with a heavy presence in the Social Housing sector, they are committed to delivering high quality maintenance solutions for housing providers and local authorities with the goal of improving communities. Client Details If you're a QS with Social Housing experience, this is a great opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor on an ongoing basis and manage social housing planned maintenance contracts. Description Lead commercial management of social housing contracts from tender through to final account Ensure projects are delivered within budget, with risk effectively managed and opportunities maximised Collaborate with operational teams, subcontractors, and clients to maintain relationships Prepare and manage monthly valuations, cost reports & forecasting Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team Profile Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor Background in Social Housing - planned refurbs / decarb & retrofit works Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast paced environment Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying Job Offer 45,000- 60,000 base salary 10% car allowance Up to 10% annual bonus Clear progression path Training/development opportunities Private healthcare benefits Life assurance

If you're a QS with Social Housing experience, this is a great opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor on an ongoing basis and manage social housing planned maintenance contracts. Client Details Our client is a Tier 2 Contractor with a heavy presence in the Social Housing sector, they are committed to delivering high quality maintenance solutions for housing providers and local authorities with the goal of improving communities. Description Lead commercial management of social housing contracts from tender through to final account Ensure projects are delivered within budget, with risk effectively managed and opportunities maximised Collaborate with operational teams, subcontractors, and clients to maintain relationships Prepare and manage monthly valuations, cost reports & forecasting Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team Profile Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor Strong background in Social Housing - refurbishment or maintenance contracts Experience working across decarbonisation/retrofit contracts Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast paced environment Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying Job Offer 45,000- 55,000 base salary 10% car allowance Up to 15% annual bonus Clear progression path Training/development opportunities Private healthcare benefits Life assurance