Assistant Quantity Surveyor

RGIT Australia; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance cover

Wellbeing Resources and Counselling

Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform

Enhanced Family Leave Provisions

Occupational Sick Pay

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our North West London team. You will support cost control, procurement, and commercial reporting for social housing projects, including planned maintenance and refurbishment.

The role involves assisting with cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation, and subcontract administration while ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements. A relevant qualification and strong numerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc Quantity Surveying or an HNC/HND in Construction is expected.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience with cost management software and IT systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support monitoring and reporting of project costs against budgets.
• Help maintain cost databases and benchmark information for future projects.
• Prepare and assist in monthly commercial reports and financial summaries.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation for labour, materials and subcontract packages.
• Help evaluate subcontractor quotations for price accuracy and compliance.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers in line with policies.
• Participate in tender analyses and negotiations.
• Assist with administering JCT, NEC, or bespoke social housing contracts.
• Help prepare subcontract orders and variations.
• Assist with variations/changes and record-keeping.
• Support payment applications and certificates, and monthly valuations.
• Assist with interim and final payments processing.
• Verify completed works and take-offs on-site; attend site visits and progress meetings.
• Ensure work aligns with social housing regulations and safety standards.
• Support quality control and audit documentation.
• Assist with risk registers, early warnings, and change control.
• Collaborate with project managers, site and design teams, and subcontractors.
• Maintain communication with clients, housing associations, and local authorities.

Skills

BSc Quantity Surveying

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Commercial awareness

Cost management software

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying / HNC/HND in Construction

Tools

COINS

Causeway

Procore

Job description

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 03 Aug 2026

Description

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in located in the North West London area.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial team in delivering cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality social housing projects, including planned maintenance, refurbishment, new-build developments, and responsive repairs. The role involves assisting with cost control, contract administration, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting regulatory and client requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of project costs against budgets.
• Help maintain cost databases and benchmark information for future projects.
• Prepare and assist in monthly commercial reports, CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), and financial summaries.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation for labour, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Help evaluate subcontractor quotations, ensuring price accuracy and compliance.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers in line with the company’s procurement policies.
• Participate in tender analysis and negotiation processes.
• Support senior QS staff with administering JCT, NEC, or bespoke social housing contracts.
• Help prepare and issue subcontract orders and variations.
• Assist with managing variations/changes to the works and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Support the preparation and review of payment applications and certificates.
• Assist with monthly valuations for client and subcontractor accounts.
• Support processing interim and final payments.
• Help verify completed works and quantities on-site, including measurement and take-offs.
• Participate in site visits, progress meetings, and commercial discussions.
• Ensure all work aligns with social housing regulations, building safety legislation, and organisational standards.
• Support quality control processes, ensuring accurate documentation for audits.
• Assist with managing risk registers, early warnings, and change control procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with clients, housing associations, and local authorities.
• Provide administrative and commercial support to senior QS professionals

Key Skills & Experience:

• Working toward or holding a relevant qualification (e.g., BSc Quantity Surveying, HNC/HND in Construction).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Understanding of construction measurements and valuation principles.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial team.
• Experience within social housing, affordable housing, repairs & maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Experience using estimating or cost-management software (COINS, Causeway, Procore, etc.).

Salary/Benefits:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• Competitive Salary £32,000 to £35,000 DOE
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Life Assurance cover
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards
• Occupational Sick Pay

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.