Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Staffing; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help manage social housing contracts in Slough. This role requires expertise in cost management and knowledge of the National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates. Candidates should have relevant experience in social housing maintenance and a degree or HND in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a permanent contract with growth opportunities and a direct impact on community living standards.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Impactful work in the community

Permanent role in a resilient sector

Qualifications

• Proven background in Social Housing maintenance or development.
• Strong working knowledge of the NHF versions and frameworks.
• Local to or easily commutable to Slough.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of tenders, estimations, and final accounts.
• Manage the NHF Schedule of Rates for maintenance and planned works.
• Conduct site visits for measurements and valuations.
• Help produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations.

Skills

Social Housing Experience

Cost Management

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing

Location: Slough

Salary: Competitive (Based on experience) + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a detail‑oriented numbers person with a passion for the social housing sector? We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Slough. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it's about helping us maintain and improve homes within the community.

If you understand the nuances of the National Housing Federation (NHF) Schedule of Rates and have a background in social housing maintenance or development, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing the commercial aspects of our social housing contracts. You'll ensure value for money while maintaining the high standards our residents expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Assist in the preparation of tenders, estimations, and final accounts.
• SOR Management: Apply and manage the NHF Schedule of Rates for reactive maintenance and planned works.
• Subcontractor Liaison: Manage payments, variations, and performance reviews for our supply chain.
• Site Visits: Conduct regular on-site measurements and valuations across our Slough-based portfolio.
• Reporting: Help produce monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) to keep projects on budget.

What You'll Bring

We aren't just looking for technical skill; we're looking for someone who "gets" the social housing environment.

• Experience: Proven background in Social Housing (Planned or Reactive Maintenance).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the National Housing Federation (NHF) versions and frameworks.
• Education: A degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or currently working towards one).
• Local Knowledge: Based in or within easy commuting distance of Slough.
• Soft Skills: A sharp eye for detail, a proactive attitude, and the ability to explain complex costs to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Stability: A permanent role in a sector that remains resilient and essential.
• Growth: Clear pathways to move from Assistant to Surveyor level with mentored support.
• Impact: Your work directly affects the quality of life for residents in the Slough area.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.