Why Southwark?
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ’can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. Southwark has a varied mix of cultural communities, where over 120 languages are spoken in the borough. We have all the challenges you’d find in any inner city area.
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across a large and fast-paced Repairs & Maintenance portfolio, covering around 3,000 monthly repairs and a mix of measured-term contracts. This is a key role within our Engineering and Compliance Team, ensuring robust financial control, value for money, and commercial transparency across a wide range of building fabric and domestic services works.
About the Service
You will be supporting contracts that include:
*Communal Repairs, Housing Aids and Adaptions
*Responsive repairs across plumbing, domestic electrics, carpentry and general builders’ works
*Maintenance and minor refurbishment of communal areas
*Below- and above-ground drainage repairs
*Disrepair case management
*Voids requiring system replacements and refurbishments
*24/7 emergency response works
*SHU & TRA properties
What You’ll Be Doing
You will act as the commercial lead for Repairs & Maintenance contracts, responsible for:
*Reviewing contract documentation and preparing annual and in-year forecast budgets
*Ensuring valuations are auditable, accurate and aligned with contract conditions
*Monthly contractor valuations, including verification of provisional sums, quotations, partnering rates and technical compliance
*Budget oversight for Engineering, Compliance and Major Works teams
*Reviewing quotations for value for money and contractual compliance
*Managing risk cost monitoring and reporting
*Reconciling historic accounts and ensuring timely payments
*Issuing certificates, pay less notices and maintaining auditable commercial records
What We’re Looking For
Someone who brings:
*Strong commercial governance experience within repairs, maintenance or housing services
*Ability to manage multiple live contracts in a high-volume environment
*Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
*Confidence overseeing financial controls and ensuring fair, timely contractor payments
*A collaborative, solutions-focused approach when working with engineers, compliance officers and delivery teams
Additional Information
Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date: 29th March 2026 at 23:59
Shortlisting Date: 3rd April 2026
Interview Date: 20th April 2026
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
*Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
*Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
*If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
Benefits
Working for Southwark Council – Southwark
Attachments
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