Assistant Quantity Surveyor

I'm working with a well-established construction and property services contractor who are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Stratford-upon-Avon.

You'll work alongside an experienced Quantity Surveyor on a major programme of planned refurbishment and improvement works across residential properties, supporting the commercial management of projects.

Property Services, Social Housing or Planned Maintenance experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. The client is open to candidates from a range of construction backgrounds, including residential, new build, refurbishment and general contracting.

The Role

Reporting into the Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide day-to-day commercial support across a range of planned works programmes.

You'll gain exposure to project cost control, subcontractor management, procurement, valuations, financial reporting and contract administration while working closely with the wider Commercial and Operations teams.

Projects include a variety of residential improvement and refurbishment works, such as:

Re-roofing

Kitchen and bathroom replacements

Window and door replacements

Electrical testing and inspection programmes

Residential refurbishment

Elemental improvement works

Key Responsibilities

Support the Quantity Surveyor with the commercial management of projects

Ensure accurate and timely commercial information is maintained

Monitor subcontractor and supplier costs

Process and allocate purchase orders and invoices

Check costs against agreed order values

Assist with valuations and applications

Support the preparation of CVRs, CVCs and management accounts

Monitor material and subcontractor spend

Assist with budget and cost control

Support the onboarding and management of subcontractors and suppliers

Assist with the application and administration of Schedules of Rates

Provide accurate commercial and financial information to the wider team

Build effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with Assistant Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying / Assistant QS / Graduate QS role

Good numerical and organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

The ability to analyse and interpret commercial data

Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Office

An understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes

Good communication and negotiation skills

A willingness to learn and develop commercially

A full UK driving licence

Property Services / Social Housing experience would be advantageous, particularly experience with:

Planned Maintenance

Residential refurbishment

Social Housing

NHF SOR / Schedule of Rates

Repairs and maintenance

Elemental works

However, candidates from other construction disciplines such as residential/new build, refurbishment and general contracting will also be considered.

What's on Offer

£35,000–£40,000 basic salary

£4,000 annual car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual salary reviews

Private healthcare and dental care

Pension with employer contribution

Life insurance

Extensive training and development opportunities

Clear opportunities for professional and career development

Interested

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Graduate QS or early-career Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply with your CV today for a confidential conversation