Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Daniel Owen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a social housing provider on a 12-month contract in North London. You will conduct repairs cost analysis, produce financial summaries, and collaborate with various teams for cost control. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in housing or construction, especially with data analysis and compliance. Proficiency in Excel is crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a role like Assistant QS, Cost Analyst, or similar.
• Strong data handling and analysis skills.
• Understanding of Schedule of Rates (SOR) and cost structures in repairs.

Responsibilities

• Examine repair orders, schedules of rates, and invoices.
• Produce cost reports and financial summaries.
• Clean and analyze datasets to identify trends and anomalies.
• Assist in managing repairs contracts and monitoring KPIs.
• Track expenditure against budgets and highlight variances.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Housing repairs systems (e.g., Northgate, DRS, Oneserve)

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

DO AQS_1763377537 Posted : 17 / 11 / 2025

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Repairs

Contract : 12-Month Temporary

Salary : £47,000 per annum

Location : North London

Overview

We are seeking an analytically minded Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a leading social housing provider on a one-year temporary contract . This role is ideal for a QS with strong data analysis skills, a passion for accuracy, and experience working within the repairs and maintenance sector of social housing.

As part of a high-performing commercial team, you will assist in validating cost data, supporting contractor performance reviews, preparing valuations, and ensuring repairs are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Repairs Cost Analysis : Examine repair orders, schedules of rates, invoices, and contractor submissions to ensure accuracy, value for money, and compliance with contract terms.

Commercial Reporting : Produce cost reports, financial summaries, and forecasts for internal stakeholders.

Data Quality & Insight : Clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for potential savings.

Contract Support : Assist in managing repairs contracts, including validating contractor applications, monitoring KPIs, and supporting dispute resolution.

Budget Monitoring : Track expenditure against budgets and highlight variances early.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with operations teams, contractors, and finance colleagues to improve processes and ensure accurate cost control.

Compliance : Ensure all work adheres to internal policies, procurement rules, and relevant legislation.

Skills & Experience

Experience as an Assistant QS, Commercial Assistant, Cost Analyst, or similar within housing, repairs, or construction.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle complex data sets.

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modelling) and ideally experience with housing / repairs systems (e.g., Northgate, DRS, Oneserve, Orchard, NEC, or similar).

Understanding of Schedule of Rates (SOR) , repairs diagnostics, and maintenance cost structures.

Confident communicator able to present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Someone who can hit the ground running , quickly understand live repairs data, and add immediate value.

A candidate with both QS knowledge and data literacy , who can support the commercial team in controlling spend.

An individual who is proactive, curious, and able to challenge cost inaccuracies confidently but constructively