Location: West London
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor delivering responsive repairs and voids maintenance services across a social housing portfolio in West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within the social housing sector, with the security of a temp-to-perm arrangement and clear progression opportunities.
The Role
Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, you will support the commercial management of responsive repairs and void refurbishment contracts, ensuring costs are controlled, valuations are accurately prepared, and profitability is maximised.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the commercial management of social housing repairs and voids contracts.
Support the preparation and submission of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
Monitor and control project costs, budgets, and expenditure.
Review subcontractor applications, variations, and payments.
Assist with procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
Prepare cost reports and provide commercial analysis to the wider team.
Support the management of variations, compensation events, and contractual notices.
Ensure accurate record keeping and maintenance of commercial documentation.
Work collaboratively with operational teams to deliver contracts efficiently and profitably.
Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities across contracts.Requirements
Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role.
Experience within social housing, repairs, maintenance, voids, or refurbishment contracts is highly desirable.
Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills.
Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other commercial reporting tools.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent) preferred.What's on Offer
Salary of £40,000 per annum.
Temp-to-perm opportunity with a reputable social housing contractor.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.
Supportive commercial team environment.
Long-term secured work across established social housing frameworks.If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within the social housing sector and want to join a growing organisation with excellent long-term prospects, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£40000.00 - £41000.00 per year