Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Velocity Recruitment Ltd; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support social housing refurbishment projects across London and Hertfordshire. Based from the Hertfordshire head office, you will assist with cost management, valuations and procurement while collaborating with Senior QS and Commercial colleagues.

The role offers exposure to major refurbishment programmes, with long-term development within the social housing sector and opportunities to progress within a leading contractor’s

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in new build construction, refurbishment, or social housing projects is desirable.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Degree or working towards a QS/Commercial Management qualification (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

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.