Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Slough
Salary: Up to £40,000 package
Sector: Social Housing / Refurbishment / Reactive Maintenance
Our client is a leading social housing refurbishment contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality maintenance and improvement works across the South East. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Slough.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business specialising in social housing reactive maintenance.
The RoleReporting to the Commercial Manager, you will support the commercial delivery of reactive maintenance contracts across a portfolio of social housing clients. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the commercial management of reactive maintenance contracts
Reviewing and pricing works using the NHF Schedule of Rates
Supporting with cost control, valuations, and variations
Assisting with subcontractor procurement and account management
Preparing and submitting interim valuations and final accounts
Monitoring job costs and ensuring works remain within budget
Liaising with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors
Supporting monthly reporting and commercial forecasting
Requirements
Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role within social housing, refurbishment, or maintenance
Essential: Strong working knowledge of the NHF Schedule of Rates
Experience overseeing or supporting reactive maintenance works
Good commercial awareness and cost management skills
Strong communication and organisational abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial systems
Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or working towards)
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Attractive benefits package
Clear progression and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to join a well-established and growing contractor
If you’re an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with NHF experience looking to progress your career with a leading social housing contractor, we’d like to hear from you