Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager

The Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) is a brand new key specialist role within the Assets team, responsible for providing commercial, financial and cost management expertise across all property-related activities.

Working closely with the Director of Assets, Operations Managers and the Finance team, the role ensures that asset investment, repairs and compliance expenditure is effectively planned, controlled and delivers value for money, while supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality homes.

This role plays a critical part in strengthening financial governance, procurement outcomes and regulatory assurance, ensuring that the Association has a viable Business Plan and can demonstrate effective stewardship of its housing assets.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead on cost planning and financial management across all asset-related activities including capital works, planned maintenance, compliance programmes, responsive repairs, voids and legal disrepair.
• To provide commercial oversight of contracts, ensuring that procurement, pricing and contract management deliver value for money and align with financial regulations.
• To support the development and delivery of the CAHA's long-term asset investment plans, including lifecycle modelling and financial forecasting.
• To monitor and report on asset expenditure, ensuring that budgets are controlled, risks are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• To support regulatory compliance and assurance by ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and evidence-based decision-making.

For full job details please view the attached application pack.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a cost management, quantity surveying or commercial role within housing, construction, asset management or other relevant sector..
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of:
  • Budget setting, mnitoring and forecasting
  • Cst planning and financial reporting
  • Cntract and commercial management
• Experience of analysing cost data and identifying opportunities for efficiency and value for money.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management and pricing mechanisms (including schedules of rates).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, concise insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Working for Christian Action Housing means being part of an organisation that values integrity, respect, and social impact. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your expertise will help shape projects that make a real difference.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health care cashback scheme inclusive of EAP.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team culture with a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.

If you are a motivated Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) eager to make an impact in the housing sector, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role via our careers page or through the advertised job boards.

Appllication Deadline: Thurs 4th June 2026.  Interview Date: Mon 15th June 2026 (please only apply if you are available for interview on this date)

Christian Action Housing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.