Social Housing (Public Sector Contract)
Oldham & Surrounding Areas
Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension
Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major public-sector social housing contract across Oldham and the surrounding areas. (Predominantly site-based with hybrid working considered)
The role will involve overseeing commercial delivery on live housing works, with a strong focus on subcontractor procurement, cost control, and payment management. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams, site management, and the client to ensure robust commercial governance throughout the contract lifecycle.
While the role is ideally site-based, hybrid working arrangements can be considered for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of social housing works across multiple sites
Subcontractor procurement, tendering, and appointment
Administration and agreement of subcontractor payments, valuations, and final accounts
Cost forecasting, budget management, and financial reporting
Managing variations, change control, and cost recovery
Ensuring compliance with public-sector and contractual requirements
Working closely with site teams to support delivery and mitigate commercial risk
Supporting month-end processes and client reporting
Utilising commercial systems and tools to manage procurement and payment processes
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a maintenance environment or working on long lifecyle PFI style contracts
Strong background in subcontractor procurement and payment management
Experience delivering projects within social housing repairs & maintenance
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with site and client teams
IT-literate with experience using commercial / procurement systems
Desirable
Experience using eVision (or similar procurement and payment management systems)
Previous experience working on long-term public-sector frameworks
Additional Information
Long-term opportunity with strong continuity helping to support contract stability
Immediate impact role with high visibility across operational and commercial teams
Hybrid working considered following initial site familiarisation
Salary description
£450.00 - £475.00 per day