Quantity Surveyor

A place to make things happen

Location: Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in the office

Salary: £51,936.25

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.

We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.

If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.

About The Role

As our Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide commercial support across Accent’s responsive repairs and voids contracts, helping us make the best use of our resources while delivering safe, quality homes for our customers. Working within Property Services, you’ll manage and monitor costs, review quoted works, valuations and variations, and provide clear financial insight so our services remain well controlled, compliant and focused on value for money.

You’ll work closely with colleagues and contractors, offering practical commercial advice on costs, schedule of rates compliance and risk. By challenging costs where appropriate, identifying efficiencies and supporting procurement activity, you’ll help teams make informed decisions and continuously improve our repairs and maintenance services—without compromising service quality or customer outcomes.

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Salary

The spot salary for this post is £51,936.25 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About You

You’ll be a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach. You’ll be confident analysing costs, advising stakeholders and managing competing priorities, while keeping value for money, service quality and customer outcomes at the heart of your decisions.

• A Quantity Surveying qualification at HNC, HND or degree level, or an equivalent qualification.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, schedules of rates, cost control and commercial management.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to review costs, valuations and supporting evidence accurately, as well as financial regulatory knowledge
• A good understanding of responsive repairs, voids and property maintenance, including relevant health and safety. (CDM knowledge and requirements would be an advantage).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and strong prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using cost management, housing or property management systems and other operational software.
• Previous experience working in housing, local authority or construction industry would be an advantage.
• The ability to travel occasionally to Accent sites and off-site meetings, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect

A Teams interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: WC 16th November via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths

A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations..

Planned date: WC 23 November at our Peterborough or Bradford office, depending on your location.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.

Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.

Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.

Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.

Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.

Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do .

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong .

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

If you have any queries about the role, please email: ***email_hidden***

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.