Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Niyaa People Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Peterborough. This role offers a salary of up to £48,000 per year and includes benefits like an enhanced pension plan and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial management within construction or social housing environments. You'll contribute to significant Decarbonisation projects while supported in your career development.

Benefits

Enhanced pension plan

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Discretionary annual profit share bonus

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of measurement and valuation.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Worked within social housing or similar environments.
• Previous exposure to Decarbonisation or Retrofit works is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the lead QS with day-to-day financial control.
• Assisting with cash management including invoicing and payments.
• Contributing to the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Working on Decarbonisation and Retrofit projects.

Skills

Measurement and valuation

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Job description

Overview

Enjoy a permanent role with an enhanced pension plan, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and a discretionary annual profit share bonus. This Assistant Quantity Surveyor position offers the chance to develop your career with a supportive employer while being part of a project that's delivering real impact through large-scale Decarbonisation.

This role is all about combining your commercial expertise with meaningful work. You'll join a collaborative team on a major project, ensuring financial control, performance management, and long-term success. It's a role where you'll feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.

I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as an Assistant QS, Quantity Surveyor, or in a commercial or financial role within construction, social housing, or retrofit projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the lead QS with day-to-day financial control, reporting, and commercial performance management.
• Assisting with cash management, including applications, certifications, invoicing, payments, and subcontract accounts.
• Contributing to the preparation of budgets, forecasts, CVRs, supplementary reports, and final accounts.
• Working on Decarbonisation and Retrofit projects, as well as cyclical and planned maintenance schemes.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of measurement and valuation.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Worked within social housing or similar environments.
• Previous exposure to Decarbonisation or Retrofit works (beneficial, not essential).

Salary & location

This Assistant Quantity Surveyor role is offering up to £48,000 per year. Based in Peterborough, you\'ll benefit from excellent transport links, a thriving local community, and a city that offers both career opportunities and quality of life.

If this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role sounds like something you\'d be interested in, apply now.