Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing

? Quantity Surveyor – Passive Fire Protection/Social Housing

? Location: Office-based – Bexley, South East London (with site visits across London & SE)
? Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE) + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Travel Allowance
? Recruiter: CBW Recruitment (representing a leading Passive Fire Protection specialist)

? Why This Opportunity?

This is a standout chance to join a growing contractor that’s fully dedicated to fire protection—with a strong reputation in both social housing and commercial sectors.

You’ll manage a portfolio of live projects across London, take full commercial ownership, and play a key role in shaping project delivery and profit.

With a direct path to Commercial Manager, this is ideal for a QS ready for their next leadership step in a specialist, in-demand industry.

? Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial management of multiple passive fire contracts across occupied residential and commercial buildings

  • Preparation of CVRs, valuations, cost plans, and final accounts

  • Handling variations, risk mitigation, subcontractor accounts, and supply chain negotiations

  • Ensuring compliance with JCT and NEC contracts (including amendments and change control)

  • Tender support – pricing, scoping, and advising during pre-construction

  • Attending progress meetings and advising clients on cost control

  • Mentoring Assistant/Intermediate QSs and raising overall commercial standards

? What We’re Looking For

✅ 5+ years of QS experience in the fire protection or social housing sectors (essential)
✅ HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction discipline
✅ Excellent contract knowledge – must be confident with JCT and NEC
✅ Strong commercial acumen, communication skills, and stakeholder management
✅ Advanced Excel and estimating/reporting tools
✅ UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Greater London

? What’s On Offer

  • £60,000–£75,000 salary (based on experience)

  • Travel allowance or company vehicle

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Discretionary bonus + company pension + death-in-service

  • Long-term role with promotion prospects to Commercial Manager

  • Supportive commercial leadership and a growing, stable business

? Ready to step into a high-impact role in fire protection?
Apply now or send your CV to CBW Recruitment and take your QS career to the next level.




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