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 protected, 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. 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. (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.

Stage 1: Stage 2: WC 23 November at our Peterborough or Bradford office, depending on your location. 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. 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.

Location

Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid with 2-3 days a week in the office Organization Accent Housing Job Type Permanent

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