Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Central Bedfordshire

Sector:
Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance

You will assist with measurement, pricing, and valuation of works using the NHF Schedule of Rates, ensuring client contract compliance and strong commercial performance across social housing maintenance contracts.

NHF SOR Application

• Accurately measure completed repairs and maintenance works
• Apply the correct NHF SOR codes to maximise revenue and ensure compliance

Valuations & Variations

• Support interim and final monthly valuations for client approval
• Process variations and additional works in line with contract requirements

Subcontractor Management

• Assist with managing subcontractors
• Review payment applications against site progress and NHF SOR rates

Performance Monitoring

• Track productivity, labour costs, and material usage
• Help ensure jobs are profitable and appropriately resourced

Reporting & Commercial Support

• Support CVR reports, forecasting, and commercial analysis
• Assist the senior commercial team with accurate financial reporting

Experience

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• Social housing or maintenance experience preferred

SOR Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of NHF SOR (v7, v8, or similar)

Technical Skills

• Confident user of Microsoft Excel

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail
• Proactive, organised approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Excellent career development opportunities
• Hands‑on exposure to social housing contracts
• Supportive commercial team environment
• Central Bedfordshire location with varied projects

Apply now or get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.

Applicants may need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check at the offer stage. We do not discriminate based on a criminal record, and certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage those who do not meet every requirement to apply as we value transferable skills. As a Disability Confident Leader we offer interviews to eligible applicants who opt‑in to the scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available; contact us at  for further information.