Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Northampton, NN4 7XD (Initial Assignment) What is the role? We are now looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team. This role typically reports to the Chief Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Head of Commercial, Commercial Director. The purpose of the role is to support all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects and contracts to ensure completion is on time, within budget and to legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations. The role will include: Providing support on various studies and assist with the estimation of materials, time and labour costs, to ensure costs can be established and controlled and projects complete on time and within budget. Working cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company to ensure achievement of targets. Supporting the production of accurate and timely valuation reports and management information to enable the Commercial management team to make informed business decisions. Complying with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to ensure health and safety standards are met. What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for? Experience within the house building industry is beneficial Fully conversant with Microsoft Package, including Excel and Word Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Relevant Apprenticeship/Undergraduate/Postgraduate or working towards equivalent qualifications What's in it for you? The Salary & Benefits package Salary competitive (DOE) Company car or car allowance Contributory pension Life cover Healthcare Bonus