Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Chipping Ongar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC (Norwich) Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established social housing contractor on a permanent basis. The role focuses on cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting for planned maintenance, refurbishment, and responsive repairs.

You will prepare cost estimates, measure works, review contractor quotations and payment applications, and monitor project expenditure. Site visits, liaising with contractors and housing teams, and maintaining commercial records

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting for planned maintenance, refurbishment, and responsive repairs.
• Prepare cost estimates, measure works, and review contractor quotations and payment applications.
• Monitor project expenditure, assess variations, and support final account settlements.
• Conduct site visits to verify completed works, quality, and contractor claims.
• Liaise with contractors, project managers, and housing teams to ensure value for money.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support compliance with contractual, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Job Type: Permanent, Full time, 8am-5pm - Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Company & Project:

Our client, a well-known family run social housing contractor is currently looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting for planned maintenance, refurbishment, and responsive repairs.
• Prepare cost estimates, measure works, and review contractor quotations and payment applications.
• Monitor project expenditure, assess variations, and support final account settlements.
• Conduct site visits to verify completed works, quality, and contractor claims.
• Liaise with contractors, project managers, and housing teams to ensure value for money.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support compliance with contractual, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.