Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental care

Pension with employer contribution

Life insurance

Training and development

Career development

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Skilled Careers in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established construction and property services contractor on a major refurbishment programme. You will work alongside an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management across residential properties.

The role covers cost control, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, with exposure to CVRs and management accounts while collaborating with the wider Commercial and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveying / Assistant QS / Graduate QS.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and interpret commercial data and prepare CVRs / cost reports.
• Good communication and negotiation skills; driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveyor with day‑to‑day commercial management of projects.
• Maintain accurate and timely commercial information and monitor costs.
• Assist with valuations, applications and cost control on planned works.
• Support subcontractor onboarding, procurement and administration of SOR.

Skills

Numerical skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

I'm working with a well-established construction and property services contractor who are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Stratford-upon-Avon.

You'll work alongside an experienced Quantity Surveyor on a major programme of planned refurbishment and improvement works across residential properties, supporting the commercial management of projects.

Property Services, Social Housing or Planned Maintenance experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. The client is open to candidates from a range of construction backgrounds, including residential, new build, refurbishment and general contracting.

The Role

Reporting into the Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide day-to-day commercial support across a range of planned works programmes.

You'll gain exposure to project cost control, subcontractor management, procurement, valuations, financial reporting and contract administration while working closely with the wider Commercial and Operations teams.

Projects include a variety of residential improvement and refurbishment works, such as:

• Re-roofing
• Kitchen and bathroom replacements
• Window and door replacements
• Electrical testing and inspection programmes
• Residential refurbishment
• Elemental improvement works

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveyor with the commercial management of projects
• Ensure accurate and timely commercial information is maintained
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier costs
• Process and allocate purchase orders and invoices
• Check costs against agreed order values
• Assist with valuations and applications
• Support the preparation of CVRs, CVCs and management accounts
• Monitor material and subcontractor spend
• Assist with budget and cost control
• Support the onboarding and management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist with the application and administration of Schedules of Rates
• Provide accurate commercial and financial information to the wider team
• Build effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with Assistant Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying / Assistant QS / Graduate QS role
• Good numerical and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to analyse and interpret commercial data
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Office
• An understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• A willingness to learn and develop commercially
• A full UK driving licence

Property Services / Social Housing experience would be advantageous, particularly experience with:

• Planned Maintenance
• Residential refurbishment
• Social Housing
• NHF SOR / Schedule of Rates
• Repairs and maintenance
• Elemental works

However, candidates from other construction disciplines such as residential/new build, refurbishment and general contracting will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• £35,000 £40,000 basic salary
• £4,000 annual car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Pension with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Clear opportunities for professional and career development