Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Up to £40k + package I am currently working with a growing construction company who specialise in social housing and maintenance contracts. They are looking to add an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support their commercial manager across a portfolio of works.Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will help build and control the costs of each job from instruction through to final account. You'll liaise daily with site teams and engineers, ensure accurate application of NHF Schedule of Rates, and support monthly applications, variations, and subcontractor payments.This role suits someone who is commercially minded, detail-driven, and comfortable operating in a high-volume repairs and maintenance environment.Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Commercial Manager to build and manage costs for each job using NHF schedule of rates Assist with budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and CVR updates across repairs and refurbishment worksMaintain accurate cost trackers, commitment logs, and variation registersSupport month-end commercial reportingPrepare and submit monthly applications for paymentApply v-lookups and Excel formulas to build, track, and validate costsIdentify, prepare, and submit variations, ensuring all supporting evidence is capturedReview engineers' reports and site records to support valuation accuracyAssist with final accounts and commercial close-out documentationAssist with subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payment applicationsEnsure subcontractor costs align with scope, progress, and contractual termsSupport reconciliation of accounts and accurate payment controlIssue RFQs, obtain and analyse quotations, and assist with placing subcontract ordersSupport subcontractor onboarding and compliance (RAMS, insurances, accreditations, CIS)Essential RequirementsPrevious experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior QS, or strong commercial administration experience within construction or maintenanceProven experience using the NHF Schedule of RatesExperience working within social housing or local authority repairs and maintenanceStrong Excel skills, including v-lookups and formulasRight to work in the UKWhat's on OfferSalary up to £40,000 basic (depending on experience)28 days holiday (including bank holiday) Christmas shut down Stable role within a contractor delivering a growing portfolio of works in the social housing sector Clear progression pathway to Quantity SurveyorClose mentorship and exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of worksSupportive commercial and operational environmentTraining and development where required