Are you ready to be part of something special? 

Welcome to Settle, where our brand-new 2030 strategy marks the start of an exciting journey. As we remain committed to delivering exceptional service to our residents, there's never been a better time to join our team. At settle, our colleagues live our values every day, creating a collaborative, kind, trusted, inclusive, committed, and proud community.

Our diverse and growing team prides itself on offering tailored support for both residents and each other, driven by continuous feedback. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels confident and supported to be their true selves.

At Settle, colleagues love their work because they make a meaningful difference every day. Our friendly culture creates an environment where everyone can thrive. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued and you can truly grow, settle is the perfect place for you.

Here at Settle we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Asset Department. You will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual management of planned, cyclical and compliance investment programmes. You will work to ensure cost-value balance and ensure that contractual obligations are met, delivering value for money across contractors, materials suppliers and consultants. Crucially, you strive to continuously improve our approach to commercial management because you are passionate about delivering great repairs for the right price. Reporting to the Planned Repairs Manager, you will play a pivotal role in financial management and being part of the operational team providing key commercial insights, including project expenditure forecasting.

Outline of Key Responsibilities...

You will:

• Work with our teams to ensure the correct application of contractual price models.
• Develop suitable commercial reporting and contract management procedures

• Analyse contractor applications for payment, tracking costs, and ensuring contractual compliance across our responsive and planned works.
• Identify cost trends, forecasting variances, and producing regular reports and forecasts that inform budget holders and senior leadership.
• Working closely with other departments and teams to identify efficiencies, validate works, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Work with the Planned Repairs Manager in building budgets, ensuring financial obligations are met.
• Monitoring KPIs and performance data to track contract health and proactively address risks or underperformance.
• Act as a financial critical friend – providing insight, constructive challenge, and clear reporting to support effective delivery.

We are looking for someone who has...

• Education: HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or commercial management, with experience in social housing ideally covering repairs and maintenance

Able to:

• Develop commercial procedure within a social housing environment.
• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates and other cost models.
• Manage budgets, reduce cost, and ensure financial accountability.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve disputes effectively.
• Utilise excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Display proficiency in industry-standard software

Benefits

At Settle, our friendly and hard-working colleagues are proud to be relentlessly resident focussed, and we believe that dedication deserves a stellar benefits package. Here’s what we offer to our amazing colleagues:

• annual salary: £61,200 per annum

• flexible working: hybrid and flexible options available (role-dependent)

• generous leave: 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 32 days with length of service

• family leave: enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• pension contributions: up to 10% from Settle

• healthcare cash plan: for your health and wellness

• flexible benefits: cash towards your heath and wellbeing

• development: excellent personal and professional growth opportunities

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• fresh fruit Mondays: keep your energy up with healthy snacks

• colleague-led campaigns and celebrations: wellbeing weeks and charity bake sales

• volunteering days: 2 paid days to give back to the communities we work in

• secure parking: free onsite parking and bike sheds too!

• local discounts: enjoy perks from our community partners

• mental health support: access to counselling sessions and mental health resources

• feedback commitment: we listen to our colleagues and take action

• shower facilities: perfect for those who cycle to work or hit the gym

• early finish Friday: a kickstart to the weekend!

At Settle, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative, kind, and inclusive environment.

Our Future

We are pleased to announce that Settle and Paradigm Housing Group have agreed to merge to form a new organisation operating primarily across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The target completion date for the legal merger is 27 October 2025. For more information, click here.

Our Commitment

Our culture at Settle is inclusive and celebrates the differences in everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of today’s society. We would like to encourage applicants from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from global majority communities.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required so you can fully participate in the recruitment process.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

We are currently exploring a partnership with Paradigm Housing, please read more here.