Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment

Hertfordshire / London Projects

A leading main contractor specialising in property services and social housing refurbishment is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

Based from their Hertfordshire head office, you will support the delivery of multiple refurbishment projects across London, working alongside experienced commercial and operational teams on a variety of planned works programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering long-term career development within the social housing sector.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will gain exposure to a range of projects and frameworks while working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.

Key responsibilities will include

Assisting with cost management and commercial reporting across multiple projects

Supporting the preparation and submission of valuations and variations

Assisting with subcontractor procurement and account management

Monitoring project costs and budgets

Supporting with final accounts and financial reporting

Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered commercially successfully

Projects

You will work across a variety of social housing refurbishment programmes, including:

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) works

Planned refurbishment programmes

Cladding remediation projects

External and internal improvement works to residential properties

Requirements

Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Experience within new build construction, refurbishment, or social housing projects is highly desirable

Strong numerical and commercial awareness

Good communication and organisational skills

Degree or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (preferred but not essential)

Package

Generous salary package

Excellent career progression opportunities

Exposure to large-scale social housing frameworks

Stable and supportive working environment within a leading contractor

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build their career with a reputable contractor delivering major refurbishment programmes across London.

If you’re interested in learning more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion