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Daniel Owen Ltd
Quantity Surveyor
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Daniel Owen Ltd
- Closes
- 19 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Planned Works Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing
Location: Covering Leighton Buzzard
Salary: Up to 60,000
Type: Full–Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in planned works and social housing?
We're working with a leading housing provider to recruit a commercially astute and driven Planned Works Quantity Surveyor to join their growing property services team, covering the Leighton Buzzard area.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the commercial aspects of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects within a social housing setting.
Prepare cost estimates, tender documentation, and contract valuations for planned works including roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and external upgrades.
Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure financial performance aligns with contractual obligations.
Liaise with contractors, site teams, and stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting and timely completion of works.
Carry out cost/value reconciliation and financial reporting.
Conduct valuations and process contractor payments.
Support procurement strategies and contribute to value engineering across projects.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the social housing sector – planned maintenance experience is essential.
Strong knowledge of SOR codes and cost control within housing projects.
Experience working with JCT and NEC contracts.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and travel within the Leighton Buzzard area.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Degree–qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary up to 60,000 per annum
Pension scheme and other company benefits
Opportunities for continued professional development
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of planned work programmes within a forward–thinking housing organisation.
To apply or learn more, get in touch today – this role won't stay open for long!
Ad ID: 5417000211
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