Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Lovell; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in affordable housing, Lovell, seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support financial and cost control on projects across Bristol, Bridgwater, and Taunton. This role involves assisting Senior Quantity Surveyors, with responsibilities in cost management, cash administration, and project collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess construction knowledge, experience in housing, and an understanding of contract management.

Benefits

Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs

26 days holidays

Life Assurance

Pension

Private medical insurance

Ability to purchase additional holiday

Access to discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Digital GP

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Understanding of contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in project cost control procedures and re-measurement of works.
• Administering allocated sub-contractor accounts and managing cash.
• Participating in project team activities.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Contract record administration

Knowledge of COINS

Job description

Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Here at Lovell, we are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join us and work on schemes across Bristol, Bridgwater, and Taunton.

The successful candidate will provide valuable support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor by assisting in the day-to-day financial and cost control, as well as reporting on one or more developments from the award stage up to and including the completion of client and sub-contract final accounts, recovery/discharge of all retentions, and completion of archive material.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in project cost control procedures, particularly re-measurement of the works/variations, inventories of stocks, and evaluation of the interim/final account.
• Assisting in and understanding effective management of cash, including careful administration of allocated sub-contractor accounts as directed by SQS/QS, while fostering effective relationships and promoting dispute avoidance.
• Assisting in the compilation and maintenance of sub-contract databases and details.
• Assisting in establishing a procurement programme and enquiry list with the SQS/QS.
• Attending, observing, and participating as required with other members of the project team, both internal and external.

About you

With previous experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the housing industry, you will have construction knowledge and an understanding of contract record administration and contractual obligations. Knowledge of COINS would be highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
• Holidays - 26 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Access to discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
• Digital GP
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes, renowned for innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities where we work, building quality homes, and supporting our people; developing talent is key to our success. We believe that our organisation's strength comes from the skills, personalities, and diversity of our team.

Lovell is an equal opportunities employer that encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture empowers colleagues to make decisions at regional and local levels, challenge the status quo, and work collaboratively to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work.