Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Novus Property Solutions Ltd.; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic family-owned company as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Basingstoke, contributing to refurbishment programs across Hampshire & Berkshire. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while working in an inclusive environment focused on your growth and well-being. Ideal candidates have commercial awareness and strong attention to detail, ensuring delivery excellence.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme—up to 7.5% contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted Healthcare Scheme

Paid day for volunteering annually

High street & lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and refurbishment sectors required.
• Proficient in cost evaluation and project management.
• Full UK Driving Licence needed due to travel demands.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Monitoring cash flow forecasts for projects.
• Ensuring accurate invoice submissions and timely payments.
• Supporting payment processes to subcontractors.
• Collaborating on project specifications and attending meetings.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Knowledge of refurbishment sector and CVR processes

Job description

Location: Basingstoke office; flexible working between the office, site, and some home working. Sites will be throughout Hampshire & Berkshire. Typical working hours: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday – Friday.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll know that your work matters, and creating an environment that enables you to perform at your best matters to us. We see our impact daily through the improvements we provide to our customers, made possible by our fantastic team—people like you. Our fast-paced, progressive environment offers responsibility and trust, with a work/life balance that keeps you motivated and satisfied both at work and at home.

Within our Social Housing Planned Works programs, you will work both remotely and on-site, collaborating with your team in an inclusive and fair environment. Work streams include internal and external programs such as Kitchen & Bathroom refurbishments and roof replacements.

You will focus on ensuring accurate cost evaluation for works, goods, materials, and services related to Repairs and Refurbishment Projects. This involves liaising with Contractors, Suppliers, and Clients to ensure costs, profitability, and value meet project requirements.

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• 27 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme—up to 7.5% contribution.
• Flexible working arrangements, including moving between office, site, and some home-based work, supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Additional benefits include Discounted Healthcare Scheme, high street & lifestyle discounts (including Taste Card), a paid day for volunteering annually, length of service awards, and more.

Responsibilities as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

• Preparing monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Monitoring cash flow forecasts for projects.
• Ensuring accurate invoice submissions and timely payments.
• Supporting payment processes to subcontractors.
• Collaborating with Contract Managers to understand project specifications.
• Participating in meetings, building relationships, and demonstrating communication skills.
• Assisting with estimates, bids, and tenders within deadlines.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting changes affecting costs or timelines.
• Assisting with contract budget control and procurement planning.

About You:

You should have experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in construction and refurbishment sectors. Knowledge of the refurbishment sector, CVR processes, and schedules of rates is advantageous. You should have a couple of years of managing your own workload/contracts, strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail, and proficient IT skills, especially MS Office. A Full UK Driving Licence is required due to travel demands.

About Us:

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with over 700 colleagues across 19 locations in Great Britain. We are a socially and environmentally responsible, family-owned business with a 127-year heritage, committed to delivering bespoke services with compassion and care. Our vision is to lead in building and maintenance solutions, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can bring their full selves.