We are looking for three Quantity Surveyors to join our Asset Management Commercial team, supporting the delivery of planned and responsive maintenance programmes across our homes.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, cost‑effectively and in line with agreed budgets. You’ll work closely with contractors and internal teams to monitor financial performance, manage cashflow and support the successful delivery of works programmes across your region.
Working in partnership with our Commercial and Delivery teams, you will help manage contractual relationships, oversee financial reporting and ensure strong contractor performance, driving value for money across our investment programmes.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of cost‑effective programmes through competitive tendering and contractor appointment
- Prepare and review Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), identifying risks and opportunities
- Produce accurate monthly commercial reports and cost forecasts
- Work collaboratively with Delivery Managers to ensure efficient project delivery
- Manage variations, interim payments and final accounts
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and market conditions
- Produce and maintain project cashflows for income and expenditure
- Support contractor performance management against agreed KPIs
Why should I join LiveWest?
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where you can develop your commercial skills and make a real impact. This is a great opportunity to build your experience across a varied housing portfolio, working on projects that make a real difference to our customers and communities.
This is full time, permanent role working 37 hours per week.
This is a hybrid and field based role in the North Devon area (2 roles) or South Devon and Cornwall area (1 role) - you should be based within a 30 minute commute of this area.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For further information about this role, and LiveWest, please view our candidate information pack.
To be successful in your application for the role of Quantity Surveyor, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:
Essential:
Skills:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication and report writing skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings
Experience:
- Experience within social housing and/or construction
- Experience of contract, project or programme management
- Experience supporting CVR processes and reporting
Knowledge:
- Understanding of construction processes, frameworks and ways of working
- Knowledge of JCT Measured Term contracts (or similar)
- Understanding of health and safety requirements within the housing sector
Qualifications:
- ONC / HNC (or higher) in Construction, Building, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
- Full, valid UK driving licence
Desirable:
Experience / Knowledge:
- Experience within retrofit or building safety environments
- Experience working with directly employed trades
- Experience of tendering and managing publicly funded contracts
Qualifications:
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB)
Please note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.
Our Reward and Benefits:
- Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
- Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
- Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
- Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
- Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
- Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.
About Us:
At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.
Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.
As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.
Inclusion at LiveWest:
At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.
Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.
You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.
