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Salary: Up to £55000 per annum Type: Full Time Region: Wales Town/City: Wrexham Posted: 17/07/2026 Listed in: Quantity Surveyors Reference: QSNOVWREX_1784294224
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Quantity Surveyor
A leading national regeneration and social housing contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team in the Midlands.
Operating across long-term frameworks and partnering agreements, the business delivers large-scale planned maintenance, refurbishment, and capital improvement programmes, with individual workstreams valued up to £57m. Due to continued growth and a strong secured pipeline, they are looking to strengthen their commercial function with a capable and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor.
Position: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £55,000 per annum + £5,400 car allowance + package
Availability: This role is immediately available
The Role
Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day commercial management of social housing refurbishment and capital works projects. You will work closely with operational delivery teams to ensure robust cost control, accurate financial reporting, and effective supply chain management throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers exposure to complex, high-value frameworks and provides genuine opportunity for progression within a structured and supportive commercial environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the full commercial lifecycle of refurbishment and capital improvement projects
- Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and detailed forecasts
- Producing accurate and timely monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports
- Assisting with cashflow forecasting and ensuring alignment with business targets
- Procuring subcontractors and managing accounts from order placement through to final account
- Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor valuations, variations, and payment applications
- Monitoring supply chain performance in line with KPIs and contractual obligations
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, escalating where appropriate
- Supporting value engineering initiatives to maximise margin and cost efficiency
- Preparing reports for senior leadership, highlighting financial performance and project status
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and previous experience within the social housing, refurbishment, or planned maintenance sector.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing or property services
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Experience working on local authority frameworks
- A strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and CVR reporting
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts through to final account agreement
- Knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT / NEC)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with operational teams and clients
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
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What's On Offer
- Opportunity to join a financially stable and well-respected contractor
- Long-term frameworks and secured pipeline of work
- Exposure to large-scale capital improvement programmes
- Clear career progression pathway to Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive leadership and structured professional development
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Quantity Surveyor seeking to develop their career within a reputable contractor delivering meaningful refurbishment programmes that improve homes and communities.
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