Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction company in Nottingham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support social housing projects. Responsibilities include budgeting, tracking costs, and site visits to ensure projects remain within budget. The ideal candidate has a Quantity Surveying Degree, 2-4 years of experience, and a UK Driving Licence. The company values teamwork and offers employee investment and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £35k salary

Company Car & Bonus

20 days holiday + 8 BH + Christmas off

Pay review after probationary period

Employee investment and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in refurbishment, ideally in Social Housing.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Social Housing frameworks with senior teams.
• Visit sites to track progress and support cost reconciliation.
• Assist in budgeting and cost tracking for regeneration works.
• Estimate costs for bringing properties back to habitable standards.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Refurbishment experience

UK Driving Licence

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent

Job description

What you'll get:

• Up to £35k
• Company Car & Bonus
• 20 days holiday + 8BH + Christmas off
• Pay review after probationary period
• LOTS of employee investment and progression

Key aspects of the role:

• Working with the senior teams to deliver Social Housing frameworks and understand the industry.
• Regularly visit sites to track progress, record variations, and support cost reconciliation to keep void refurbishments and regeneration projects within budget.
• Assist in budgeting and tracking costs for phased regeneration works, ensuring value for money while meeting community and housing standards.
• Assess and estimate costs for bringing empty (void) properties back to a habitable standard, including repairs, compliance upgrades, and redecoration.

What you'll need:

• Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent
• 2-4 years' experience Quantity Surveying
• UK Driving Licence
• Experience in refurbishment, ideally Social Housing.
• Right to work in the UK

Who you'll be working for:

Dynamic and values-driven company known for its strong culture of teamwork, integrity, innovation, and pride. With a focus on regeneration and social value, they actively support communities and staff well-being through initiatives like health plans, career development, and inclusive team events.

What's next:

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Anna Phillipson in our Sheffield office on 014 213 0900.