We're looking for a skilled and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor – Minor Works & Voids to join our Repairs team. In this role, you'll provide commercial management across responsive repairs, void property reinstatement, and minor works programmes, helping to ensure our homes are safe, compliant, and ready to let.
Working closely with operational teams, contractors, and key stakeholders, you'll oversee cost control, budget management, contractor performance, and contractual compliance, ensuring excellent value for money across repairs and maintenance services. You'll play a key role in supporting the efficient turnaround of void properties, minimising rental loss and improving outcomes for residents.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional who can challenge costs, drive efficiencies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of repairs and maintenance services
Key Responsibilities
Manage the commercial delivery of responsive repairs, void works, and minor maintenance projects.
Support the efficient turnaround of void properties to achieve re-let targets and reduce void-related losses.
Review, challenge, and approve contractor quotations using Schedule of Rates (SOR) and agreed pricing frameworks.
Assess and certify contractor applications, invoices, and final accounts.
Monitor and control budgets across repairs and void programmes, ensuring value for money.
Manage and validate project variations in line with contractual requirements.
Undertake site inspections to verify works, costs, quality, and compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with Repairs, Voids, Lettings, Asset Management, and Finance teams to support service delivery.
Administer repairs and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
Produce accurate financial reports, forecasts, cost analyses, and performance information.
Challenge contractor costs and performance to drive efficiencies, improve outcomes, and reduce cost leakage.
Ensure compliance with housing regulations, Health & Safety requirements, HHSRS standards, and internal policies.More About You
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English (Grades A*- C)
HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
RICS membership or working towards professional accreditation. (Desirable)
IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Understanding of housing standards and regulatory requirements, including HHSRS.
Proven experience working within social housing, property maintenance, or local authority environments.
Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within repairs, maintenance, voids, or construction
Strong understanding of Schedule of Rates (SOR), ideally NHF Schedule of Rates.
Experience managing budgets, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of repairs and maintenance contracts and commercial processes.
Ability to challenge, negotiate, and scrutinise contractor costs effectively.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
Knowledge of JCT and Term Maintenance Contracts.About Us
A2Dominion is more than a housing provider. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a clear social purpose: creating homes and communities people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes across London and Southern England, we reinvest our profits into building more affordable homes and delivering services that make a genuine difference. As part of the G15 group, we are proud to contribute to tackling the housing crisis and supporting thriving communities.
Choosing Us Is Easy
As an A2Dominion employee, you’ll enjoy a meaningful role with the flexibility, support, and benefits you need to thrive. For this role, our offer includes:
25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service.
Up to 8% contributory pension
A generous annual wellbeing allowance of up to £300 for health and lifestyle benefits for you and your family
Access to a wide range of staff discounts
Investment in your learning and development.
We also operate a Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions.Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process - just contact our Resourcing Team at (url removed).
We know some people hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply if your skills and experience align – please get in touch with us to talk it through.
At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.
Becci Zapala is managing this vacancy – (url removed)
Salary description
£58714.00 - £71075.00 per year