WPS are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team, supporting the delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment works within the social housing sector across the West Midlands.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their commercial career within a supportive and experienced team, working on meaningful projects that make a real difference to communities.
The Role
Working closely with the Project and Senior Quantity Surveyors, you will support the commercial management of planned social housing projects, ensuring costs are controlled and projects are delivered efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with the commercial management of planned works projects
* Producing cost reports and supporting monthly valuations
* Assisting with subcontractor procurement and placing orders
* Carrying out site measurements and take-offs
* Supporting the management of variations and final accounts
* Building effective working relationships with site teams, clients and supply chain partners
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Have experience in a similar Assistant Quantity Surveyor or commercial role (ideally within social housing, maintenance or construction)
* Be keen to learn and develop within a commercial environment
* Have strong organisational and communication skills
* Be comfortable working across multiple sites and priorities
* Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel to sites across the West Midlands as required
What We Offer
* The opportunity to work on long-term planned social housing programmes
* Career development and support from experienced commercial professionals
* A stable pipeline of work within the public sector
* Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting