Quantity SurveyorLocation: ManchesterUp to £50,723*We welcome applications from Quantity Surveyors at all levels of experience. Salary will be reflective of skills, knowledge, and experience*You will be responsible for quantity surveying financial management for projects on the Great Places annual investment programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the appropriate quality standard.You will be required to liaise directly with the key stakeholders within Great Places as well as contractors and consultants to ensure the successful investment programme deliveryWhat you will be doingSupport overseeing the annual investment programme estimated value of circa £15m to £20mWork with all teams within assets, compliance, building safety and the wider businessManaging external contractors and consultantsAnalysing data as part of investment programme delivery to ensure appropriate investment decisionsDrafting reports for presentation at leadership committeeProvide technical advice in terms procurement, contract selection and appropriate contract termsEnsuring Final accounts are agreed and closed to allow works to be capitalised in line with deadlinesWork with finance business partners to monitor and report expenditure and identify financial riskEnsuring compliance with legislative and statutory obligationsPositive customer engagementRepresent Great Places at stakeholder meetingsWhat you'llneedEstablished quantity surveying experience and knowledgeExperience working inproperty and construction with a good technical knowledgeIdeally, experience of working in a social housingUnderstanding of building contracts, tendering, procurement and commercial managementExperience of planning and projects management and managing programme deliveryData analysis skills to prepare reports for senior management teamA good knowledge of IT and systems.Build and sustain working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work in a fast paced work environment, manage multiple activities and priorities to deadlinesCustomer focussed with track record of high customer satisfactionWillingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skillsA degree in in relevant disciplineProfessional qualification or working towards, MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM other as appropriateWhat we need from youA commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great PlacesA commitment to continuous learning and improvementAbility to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuityAn ability to work in uncertainty.What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment PensionDC scheme (upto 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) WPAHealthcarescheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (optionto increase & add family members)WaysofWorkingWe offer some hybrid and flexible working Annual leaveStart at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 dayswithin 5 years+ Bank HolidaysReward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond Professional feesThe business pays the cost of one professionalrole relatedmembership fee for each colleagueThe Market Placehigh street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much moreWage StreamYou can access savings opportunities andearly accessto wages Health andWellbeingInitiativesOur colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physicalwellbeingand financial wellbeingAt Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Closing date: 22nd March 2026Shortlist date: 23rd March 2026Interview date: TBCJBRP1_UKTJ