Temporary Quantity Surveyor

  • Building Careers UK
  • Woolston, Warrington
  • Feb 27, 2026
Seasonal Construction

Job Description



Temporary Quantity Surveyor - Warrington

50,000 (pro rata)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established contractor delivering responsive repairs and maintenance works within the social housing sector. With a strong reputation for quality service delivery and long-term client relationships, they operate across the North West, providing essential maintenance and refurbishment works to housing associations and local authorities.



The Role

As Temporary Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial function on responsive repairs contracts within social housing. You will be responsible for ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting, and effective management of subcontractors, while working closely with operational teams to deliver contracts efficiently and profitably.



As Temporary Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing the commercial performance of social housing responsive repairs contracts

  • Reviewing and pricing works in line with SOR (Schedule of Rates)

  • Strong understanding and administration of PPP (Partnering / Performance frameworks)

  • Preparing and submitting valuations, variations, and final accounts

  • Cost value reconciliation (CVR) reporting

  • Subcontractor procurement, management, and payment

  • Supporting operational teams with commercial advice and cost control

  • Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and KPIs



The Ideal Candidate

The successful Temporary Quantity Surveyor will have:

  • Proven experience within social housing responsive repairs

  • Strong working knowledge of SOR and PPP frameworks

  • Experience managing high-volume, fast-paced maintenance contracts

  • Ability to produce accurate CVRs and commercial reports

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach

  • Relevant construction or commercial qualification (preferred)



What's on Offer

  • 50,000 salary (pro rata)

  • Immediate start available

  • Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the social housing sector

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Potential for contract extension

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong social housing responsive repairs experience and are available for a temporary opportunity in Warrington, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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