Our client, a Housing Association based in North London, is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis working 35 hours per week, and a salary of £62,910 per annum (and performance related bonuses)

The ideal candidate will be a member of CIOB or RICS and have experience within a social housing setting.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead on cost and contract management for major latent defects and fire safety/cladding remediation projects delivered under the Special Projects portfolio
• Support effective budget management across the service area, implementing robust cost control measures to ensure financial efficiency
• Oversee and manage project budgets, preparing financial updates and reports for the Assistant Director and Head of Special Projects as required
• Regularly monitor consultant fees across all active projects to ensure alignment with contractual terms and value for money
• Contribute to the procurement and ongoing commercial management of long-term fire remediation contracts, with a combined value of approximately £230 million over a 10-year programme
• Prepare and contribute to committee reports and present key project updates on behalf of senior leadership, particularly in relation to the Fire Safety Remediation Programme
• Ensure the team complies with GDPR and internal data handling and retention policies, particularly when managing sensitive personal data across all service areas

Experience required:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of delivering a broad range of housing services, with a sound grasp of relevant legislation, including procurement and construction law, housing regulatory requirements, and sector best practices
• Extensive experience in analysing and interpreting complex data and reports, with the ability to extract key insights to support strategic decision-making
• Proven track record of contributing to and implementing change initiatives, with a history of successful delivery and measurable impact across service areas

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation, interpersonal, and report writing abilities, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and gain buy-in at all levels.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service excellence, with the ability to model and promote high standards across teams and service areas.
• Confident and effective decision-maker, capable of acting in the best interests of the organisation while engaging and involving others where appropriate to ensure informed outcomes

Rewards and Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave
• Eligibility of performance-related bonuses
• 8% non-contributory pension scheme

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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