Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment

Velocity Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large main contractor in South East London is hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Quantity Surveying team on social housing refurbishment projects. This office-based role offers the opportunity to work closely with a Senior QS, gaining valuable experience in cost planning and control. The position is ideal for someone qualified in Quantity Surveying or with an interest in public sector projects. Join a well-established firm with a robust order book and contribute to significant projects across London.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in refurbishment projects is preferred but not essential.
• Focus on public sector work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Quantity Surveying team on social housing refurbishment projects.
• Assist in cost planning, cost control, and measurement for internal works.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation under the guidance of the Senior QS.
• Collaborate with site teams on the allocation of resources and applications for variations and interim payments.

Skills

Cost planning

Cost control

Measurement

Collaboration

Education

Qualified in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment - London

Salary: To £35k + Package

Company Overview: My client is a large privately owned main contractor based in South East London. They undertake public sector contracts, primarily in affordable housing up to £40 million. With a full order book they have contracts across London.

Role

Position: Due to the recent award of 3 x planned social housing refurbishment frameworks, my client has a requirement for 2 x Assistant QS' to join the team. These are office based roles reporting to a Senior QS and the successful candidate will be working predominately on internal works with 1-2 days a week on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Quantity Surveying team on social housing refurbishment projects.
• Assist in cost planning, cost control, and measurement for internal works.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation under the guidance of the Senior QS.
• Collaborate with site teams on the allocation of resources and applications for variations and interim payments where applicable.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in refurbishment projects is preferred but not essential, with a focus on public sector work being advantageous.

About the Opportunity

Great position! Opportunity to work with a large main contractor. They undertake public sector contracts, primarily in affordable housing up to £40m. This position in South East London with sites based in East and South London offers a great step up for an ambitious Trainee / Assistant QS