Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Liberty; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services provider is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor based in Reading. The role involves managing financial aspects of construction projects and supporting senior staff. Candidates should have previous experience in social housing contracts and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary up to £36,000 per annum along with various benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Nutrition consultations and online fitness program

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in social housing contracts.
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Work is essential.
• IT skills and confidence in using software are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial and contractual management of construction projects.
• Manage small schemes from tender handover to completion.
• Prepare commercial agreements and cost reports.

Skills

Previous experience on social housing planned and responsive contracts

Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Work

IT skills and confidence with software

Flexible in hours of work and travel

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Liberty has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team, based in Reading. You will be working on a full‑time, permanent basis, 40 hours per week and will receive a competitive salary of up to £36,000 per annum depending on experience plus car allowance and benefits. Liberty is a property services provider to public, domestic and commercial clients across the UK, established in 1969. The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with and we are proud to employ the most talented, driven individuals within the sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial and contractual management of numerous construction projects
• Manage small schemes from tender handover to final account stage
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager on larger projects
• Maximise profitability and margin on each project
• Prepare commercial agreements and tender documents for senior sign‑off
• Provide accurate cost reports and manage cash flow position
• Implement contract terms, manage risk and maintain contractual positions
• Undertake enquiry, quotation and order processing
• Resolve issues and support reporting schedules

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience on social housing planned and responsive contracts
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Work
• IT skills and confidence with software
• Hold the relevant qualification
• Flexible in hours of work and travel, full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Liberty Sense Awards – employees nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values
• YuLife – life insurance/death in service benefit, smart health, best doctors, mental health support and online health check
• Nutrition consultations and online fitness program
• YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counsellor sessions
• Free will writing and reward scheme for healthy behaviours to earn YuCoin
• Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
• Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year with claims up to £996 per year)
• Discounted gym membership and savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays and retail

Equality & Diversity

Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, underpinned by our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust.

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre‑employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check before commencing employment with Liberty.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” below to join Liberty as our Assistant Quantity Surveyor. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Today!

Closing Date: 9th December 2025 (We may close early due to high demand)