Assistant Quantity Surveyor — Growth in Social Housing

RGIT Australia; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance cover

Wellbeing Resources and Counselling

Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform

Enhanced Family Leave Provisions

Occupational Sick Pay

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our North West London team. You will support cost control, procurement, and commercial reporting for social housing projects, including planned maintenance and refurbishment.

The role involves assisting with cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation, and subcontract administration while ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements. A relevant qualification and strong numerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc Quantity Surveying or an HNC/HND in Construction is expected.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience with cost management software and IT systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support monitoring and reporting of project costs against budgets.
• Help maintain cost databases and benchmark information for future projects.
• Prepare and assist in monthly commercial reports and financial summaries.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation for labour, materials and subcontract packages.
• Help evaluate subcontractor quotations for price accuracy and compliance.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers in line with policies.
• Participate in tender analyses and negotiations.
• Assist with administering JCT, NEC, or bespoke social housing contracts.
• Help prepare subcontract orders and variations.
• Assist with variations/changes and record-keeping.
• Support payment applications and certificates, and monthly valuations.
• Assist with interim and final payments processing.
• Verify completed works and take-offs on-site; attend site visits and progress meetings.
• Ensure work aligns with social housing regulations and safety standards.
• Support quality control and audit documentation.
• Assist with risk registers, early warnings, and change control.
• Collaborate with project managers, site and design teams, and subcontractors.
• Maintain communication with clients, housing associations, and local authorities.

Skills

BSc Quantity Surveying

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Commercial awareness

Cost management software

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying / HNC/HND in Construction

Tools

COINS

Causeway

Procore

Job description

Cardo Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our North West London team. You will support cost control, procurement, and commercial reporting for social housing projects, including planned maintenance and refurbishment.

The role involves assisting with cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation, and subcontract administration while ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements. A relevant qualification and strong numerical skills are essential.