Quantity Surveyor – Housing Capital Programme (Lancaster West Estate)
London (Hybrid Working) £58,000 – £61,000 + benefits Closing date: 18th July
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join RBKC’s Housing & Social Investment directorate within the Lancaster West Estate (LWE) team, delivering a major £500m capital investment programme over the next nine years. The programme spans:
- Building fabric and sustainability improvements
- Decent Homes works
- Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) upgrades
You will play a key role in ensuring strong commercial management, value for money, and successful delivery across a complex and high‑value portfolio of works.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor you will take ownership of cost and commercial management across multiple projects from inception through to completion. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing financial performance, cost control and reporting across capital works
- Reviewing contractor valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Supporting procurement and tender processes, including tender evaluation
- Producing cost estimates, forecasts, and monthly expenditure reports
- Identifying and managing commercial risks
- Working closely with project teams, consultants and contractors
- Ensuring contracts are administered in line with regulations and best practice
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
About You
You are a commercially minded, collaborative professional who thrives in a complex delivery environment. You will have:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
- Proven experience (5+ years) in cost management within housing, capital works or similar sectors
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and current regulations
- Experience managing contractors and supply chains
- Excellent analytical, financial and communication skills
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
Previous experience within a local authority or social housing environment would be advantageous.
Why Join RBKC?
- Be part of a flagship estate regeneration programme with real community impact
- Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team on complex projects
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Strong emphasis on values‑led delivery, including:
- Putting communities first
- Working collaboratively
- Acting with integrity and respect
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