Location: Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in the office
Salary: £51,936.25
Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm
Contract: Permanent
We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves on understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.
We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers and our people. If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.
The Role
As our Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide commercial support across Accent’s responsive repairs and voids contracts, helping us make the best use of our resources while delivering safe, quality homes for our customers. Working within Property Services, you’ll manage and monitor costs, review quoted works, valuations and variations, and provide clear financial insight so our services remain well controlled, compliant and focused on value for money.
You’ll work closely with colleagues and contractors, offering practical commercial advice on costs, schedule of rates compliance and risk. By challenging costs where appropriate, identifying efficiencies and supporting procurement, you’ll help teams make informed decisions and continuously improve our repairs and maintenance services without compromising service quality or customer outcomes.
Salary
The spot salary for this post is £51,936.25 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support to reach the full amount.
About You
You’ll be a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach. You’ll be confident analysing costs, advising stakeholders and managing competing priorities, while keeping value for money, service quality and customer outcomes at the heart of your decisions.
A Quantity Surveying qualification at HNC, HND or degree level, or an equivalent qualification.
Good knowledge of construction contracts, schedules of rates, cost control and commercial management.
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to review costs, valuations and supporting evidence accurately, as well as financial regulatory knowledge.
A good understanding of responsive repairs, voids and property maintenance, including relevant health and safety (CDM knowledge and requirements would be an advantage).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and strong prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Confidence using cost management, housing or property management systems and other operational software.
Previous experience working in housing, local authority or construction industry would be an advantage.
The ability to travel occasionally to Accent sites and off-site meetings, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.
Interviews
Stage 1, A Place to Connect: A Teams interview with the hiring manager to learn about the role and share your experience and goals. Planned date: WC 16th November via Teams.
Stage 2, A Place to Show Your Strengths: A role related assessment and a behavioural and scenario-based interview. Planned date: WC 23rd November at our Peterborough or Bradford office, depending on your location.
A Place to Build a Future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll learn new skills, shape your career and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
Benefits
Generous time off: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health and wellbeing support: Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks: Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform.
Future-focused benefits: Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary.
Family-friendly policies: Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development: Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training, the Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more.
This is more than a job. It’s a place to make an impact, feel valued and be rewarded.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we want everyone to feel valued and able to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know and we’ll make it happen.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application, as we may interview and conclude the process before any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: (url removed)
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, as Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship licence.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
You may have experience in the following: Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, Building Surveyor, Repairs and Voids Surveyor, Measured Surveyor, Property Services Surveyor, Contracts Surveyor, etc
Salary description
£51936.00 - £51936.00 per year