Location
London

Hours
Full Time - Office based 2-3 days per week with regular travel between sites and operational locations

Salary
£60,446 per annum

About the Role
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong knowledge of repairs and maintenance? As a Quantity Surveyor at Peabody, you will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of our responsive repairs, voids and major repairs programmes, helping ensure we deliver high-quality services while maximising value for money. You will work closely with Surveyors, Operational Teams and Contractors to provide commercial oversight, cost challenge and expert guidance on the application of the NHF Schedule of Rates, supporting the delivery of efficient, sustainable and customer-focused property services.

Your responsibilities will include managing the commercial delivery of major repairs and void works from instruction to final account, monitoring budgets, forecasts and costs to ensure effective financial control, reviewing and approving valuations, variations and contractor accounts, and applying and managing the NHF Schedule of Rates (V8 and bespoke codes) across repairs activities. You will identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve value for money and strengthen commercial controls, work with Surveyors to review, challenge and improve scopes of work, analyse contractor performance, spend and job histories to identify risks and trends, produce commercial reports, forecasts and cost/value reconciliations, support compliance with contractual, financial and audit requirements, and provide guidance and support to colleagues, including apprentice Quantity Surveyors where applicable.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working closely with operational teams, improving cost control and driving better outcomes for customers and the business.

Experience
Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing, repairs, maintenance or a similar environment is essential. Strong working knowledge of the NHF Schedule of Rates, including V8, and experience managing responsive repairs, planned maintenance or void contracts are required. Proven ability to review variations, valuations and contractor performance, with confidence to challenge costs and drive value-for-money decisions.

About you
You will be commercially minded and focused on delivering value for money. A strong problem solver who can analyse data and challenge constructively. Organised and able to manage multiple projects and priorities. Collaborative, with the ability to build strong working relationships. Detail-focused and committed to accuracy. Customer-focused and driven to improve services for residents.

Qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline, or equivalent HNC/HND qualification and experience. Professional membership is desirable (RICS, CIOB or equivalent). A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required due to regular travel between sites and operational locations.