Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated team in Dartford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support housing maintenance projects while developing your career in a supportive environment. You will play a crucial part in managing costs effectively, ensuring high-quality delivery of services, and building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. With a commitment to career development, this company provides extensive training and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal place for those eager to grow professionally. If you have a passion for the construction industry and a desire to make an impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Employee discount scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Career progression opportunities

Full training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience in housing maintenance and repairs is beneficial.
• Strong MS Office skills and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing costs for housing maintenance contracts.
• Identify cost anomalies using NHF Schedule of Rates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Cost Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Related Degree

Tools

MS Office

NHF Schedule of Rates

Job description

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Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Dartford

Client: Rydon

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 51c57d414a87

Job Views: 58

Posted: 11.04.2025

Expiry Date: 26.05.2025

Job Description:

Overview

Do you have previous experience in Social Housing and schedule of rates billing? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior or Assistant QS that wants to provide high quality work to support our business and its values. Rydon Maintenance specialise in Social Housing repairs and maintenance projects. As Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will assist with managing costs for our responsive and planned housing maintenance and repairs contracts.

The position is based from our office in Dartford, Kent; however, we do operate a hybrid working culture which means we can offer you flexibility with a mix of working from home and in the office.

Rydon combines a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do. We recognise that it’s our people who make Rydon the success it is today and we understand the importance of career development and training. We’re continuously investing in our people and this is what makes us one of the leading employers within the maintenance environment.

Job Purpose

Working as part of our quantity surveying team, you will assist with obtaining and evaluating cost information from each of our Housing Repairs contracts. You will be working to ensure a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials, and services is achieved. Repairs span the full spectrum of trades and include electrical repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and much more.

This role will suit either someone already undertaking a related degree (Day release for example) or someone with a few years of experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Using NHF Schedule of Rates to identify cost anomalies in both directly delivered and subcontracted works.
• Timely purchasing and negotiating Sub Contract, Material, and Plant orders.
• Ensuring Subcontract, Plant, and Material orders pass down all risks where possible in relation to the Main Contract and are inclusive of all necessary Health and Safety information.
• Ensuring Subcontractors and Suppliers are approved and meet company standards prior to procurement.
• Paying and monitoring Subcontractor progress.

This is a full time permanent position, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods, and services.
• Company pension, life assurance, and income protection.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan, Private Medical Insurance, and Cycle to work schemes.
• Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, and access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources.
• Opportunities to progress your career across the business.
• Full training, ongoing coaching, and support.

This is a great opportunity for further personal growth and development.

Experience Required

The role would suit either someone already undertaking a related degree or perhaps you already hold a degree and have a few years of experience. Your experience gained within a housing maintenance environment (reactive/responsive repairs, cyclical and/or lifecycle repairs). SOR (Schedule of Rates) experience would also be beneficial.

You will also demonstrate strong MS Office package experience, great communication skills with the ability to build excellent relationships both internally and externally with our clients and subcontractors.

If you are looking to join a business that can offer significant opportunity for career development, we’d strongly encourage you to apply.