Assistant QS – Social Housing Swindon (Car Allowance)

WPS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of planned maintenance works across social housing properties in Swindon. Car allowance is provided, and this is a developing role for someone moving from Trainee/Graduate/Assistant QS into a more independent commercial position.

The role covers multi-client projects with a focus on commercial management of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation within occupied social

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Trainee, Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within construction, property services or social housing sectors (Desirable).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across North London sites (Essential).
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the commercial management of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
• Supporting the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account management.
• Monitoring project costs and helping to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting variation management and change control processes.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly CVRs and commercial performance reports.
• Building strong working relationships with operational teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders.
• Supporting the agreement of final accounts.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to company commercial procedures.

Job description

Wates Property Services is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of planned maintenance works across social housing properties in Swindon. Car allowance is provided, and this is a developing role for someone moving from Trainee/Graduate/Assistant QS into a more independent commercial position.

The role covers multi-client projects with a focus on commercial management of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation within occupied social