Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing, Swindon

WPS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of planned maintenance across social housing properties in Swindon. The role offers a site-based position with a car allowance and a wide benefits package.

Ideal candidates are developing commercial professionals, currently working as a Trainee, Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor, looking to advance their career within a leading UK property services provider.

Qualifications

• Experience as Trainee/Graduate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across North London sites (Essential).
• Desire to pursue RICS or equivalent professional membership (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the commercial management of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
• Supporting the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account management.
• Monitoring project costs and helping to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting variation management and change control processes.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly CVRs and commercial performance reports.
• Building strong working relationships with operational teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders.
• Supporting the agreement of final accounts.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to company commercial procedures.

Skills

Valuations support

Cost reporting

Subcontractor procurement

Commercial awareness

Education

Graduate / Trainee Quantity Surveyor background (desirable)

Job description

Wates Property Services is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of planned maintenance across social housing properties in Swindon. The role offers a site-based position with a car allowance and a wide benefits package.

Ideal candidates are developing commercial professionals, currently working as a Trainee, Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor, looking to advance their career within a leading UK property services provider.