Trevett Project Services
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
£60k/£65k + car allowance and package
About the Company
This company is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial, and education sectors. Backed by over 100 years of combined experience and the wider strength of operating from over 20 locations, they deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation, and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.
About the Role
They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Southampton-based team, supporting a live social housing maintenance framework delivering planned maintenance and void refurbishment works.
This is a commercially focused role operating within a Schedule of Rates (SOR) environment, supporting the effective commercial management of planned works and void programmes. The role will involve surveying, scoping, measuring, valuing, and commercially managing works across a live framework contract, with a strong focus on Schedule of Rates pricing and operational support.
This role supports a long-term strategic partnership with a key social housing client, offering stability, continuity of work, and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and success of a live operational framework.
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The role is primarily office-based in Southampton, with the opportunity for some hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out site surveys and assessing planned maintenance and void refurbishment works
- Preparing scopes of works, specifications, and cost estimates
- Measuring, pricing, and valuing works using NHF / SM7 Schedule of Rates frameworks
- Reviewing variations, identifying commercial risks, and supporting cost control across the contract
- Producing accurate valuations and commercially robust pricing submissions within agreed deadlines
- Reviewing drawings, client requirements, and subcontractor quotations
- Supporting Operational and Commercial teams during mobilisation and live contract delivery
- Liaising with client representatives, contract managers, and operational teams to support effective project delivery
- Maintaining accurate commercial records, pricing documentation, and reporting information
- Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and health & safety requirements
Key Requirements
- Proven experience within Quantity Surveying, commercial, or estimating roles across social housing, planned maintenance, voids, or property services environments
- Strong knowledge of NHF / SM7 Schedule of Rates pricing frameworks
- Experience within measured term contracts and SOR-based commercial management environments
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines within a live operational environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial / estimating systems
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Desirable
- Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
- Knowledge of social housing regulations and compliance standards
- Experience across planned works, voids, or maintenance frameworks
- Experience working within local authority or social housing contracts
What We Offer
- Salary £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Car allowance and mileage reimbursement
- Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Mobile phone allowance / BYOD support
- Pension, medical scheme options, and life assurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks, and wellbeing support
- 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
- 1 paid volunteer day
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