Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor – SHDF Works (Social Housing)
Location: Peterborough (Office-Based with Local Site Travel)
Salary: Up to £48,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Social Housing | Retrofit & Decarbonisation (SHDF)
Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career with a leading tier-one property services contractor? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team delivering Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) projects in Peterborough and the surrounding region.
The Opportunity
You’ll be part of a long-term framework agreement with a respected housing provider, focused on energy efficiency and retrofit upgrades that improve homes and lives. Working closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial delivery of SHDF workstreams, helping to reduce carbon emissions and fuel poverty.
Scope of Works:
Insulation and ventilation upgrades
Energy-efficient heating systems
Doors, windows, roofing improvements
Associated retrofit works
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with subcontractor procurement and contract administration
Support in valuations, cost reporting, and change management
Measure works and verify site progress
Prepare documentation for internal and client reporting
Build relationships with site teams and supply chain partners
About You:
1–3 years’ experience in a commercial construction role (ideally social housing or maintenance)
Strong organisational and communication skills
Eagerness to learn and develop in a supportive environment
Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar (HNC/Degree)
Why Join?
Competitive salary up to £48,000
Excellent benefits package
Secure, long-term programme of work
High-impact, sustainable projects
Clear development pathway within a growing commercial team
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated AQS to work on meaningful projects, with support from an established commercial structure and a contractor committed to quality, community, and sustainability.
Apply today to be considered, or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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