Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment

Building Careers UK; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in sustainable construction seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for social housing refurbishment projects in St Helens. This role offers career growth in a supportive environment focused on energy-efficient refurbishments. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a QS role within construction or social housing.
• Understanding of contract law and forms of contract (JCT/NEC).
• Full UK driving licence required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in managing cost control, valuations, and final accounts.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Assist in procurement and appointment of subcontractors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Numerical ability

IT skills

Organisational ability

Collaborative attitude

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment

St Helens - 30,000 - 40,000 + package

Your new company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, award-winning principal contractor at the forefront of sustainable construction. With a strong regional presence and a clear commitment to delivering energy-efficient, high-quality housing refurbishments, the business is recognised for its positive culture, people-first values, and long-term investment in staff development. Focused on social impact and carbon reduction, they are leading the way in retrofit, decarbonisation, and planned maintenance works across the North West.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in St Helens, supporting the delivery of large-scale social housing refurbishment projects. This role offers the chance to progress your career within a highly supportive commercial environment, gaining exposure to both traditional and modern methods of construction.

You'll be working closely with Senior QSs and Project Managers, helping to ensure commercial control, cost management, and successful delivery across a range of planned works and retrofit projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial team in managing cost control, valuations, and final accounts

• Preparing and submitting accurate interim valuations and applications for payment

• Assisting in the procurement and appointment of subcontractors

• Carrying out site measurements and checking subcontractor applications

• Maintaining project cost files and updating forecasts

• Helping to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

• Supporting in contract administration and compliance with frameworks (e.g., JCT, NEC)

• Working collaboratively with site teams, clients, and supply chain partners

• Attending site meetings and contributing to commercial reporting

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly CVRs and reporting to management

What you will need to succeed:

• HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or working towards)

• Previous experience in a QS role within construction or social housing (ideally refurbishment or planned works)

• Understanding of contract law and standard forms of contract (JCT/NEC)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong numerical, IT, and organisational ability

• A proactive and collaborative attitude to learning and development

• Full UK driving licence (site travel required)

What you get in return:

• Competitive salary of 30,000 - 40,000 (DOE)

• Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance, pension, healthcare, and professional development support

• Opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in people - with pathways to progression and mentorship

• Be part of a values-led company that puts sustainability, community impact, and innovation at the heart of everything

• Work in a supportive, inclusive team environment with ongoing CPD, RICS support, and exposure to cutting-edge retrofit projects

If you're looking to take the next step in your commercial career with a purpose-driven contractor making a real difference in people's lives - this is the role for you.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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