Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Slough
Sector: Social Housing / Property Maintenance

About Us:
our client is a dynamic and growing property maintenance company, specialising in social housing. The group delivers maintenance, compliance, and retrofit services across the UK. With ambitious plans for national expansion, they are committed to delivering high-quality, impactful services that improve lives and communities.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Opportunity:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Slough. In this role, you will support our Quantity Surveyors in managing costs and contracts. This is a great opportunity for someone with a foundation in quantity surveying and a passion for the built environment, particularly within the social housing sector.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates for projects during the tender stage

Support the development and maintenance of project budgets

Gather and analyse cost data related to materials, labour, and equipment

Help prepare, review, and manage contracts, including terms and conditions

Monitor contract compliance and assist in handling variations or disputes

Assist in managing subcontractor agreements and procurement processes

Measure and value on-site work to support interim valuations and applications for payment

Process subcontractor payments and reconcile accounts

Support procurement by obtaining competitive quotes and negotiating terms with suppliers

Track project costs and assist in producing regular cost reports

Identify cost-saving opportunities and highlight risks of overspending

Contribute to the preparation of final accounts

Support risk identification and the development of mitigation strategies

Maintain compliance with legal, contractual, and company standards

Keep accurate records of all cost-related documentation and correspondence

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements:

Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field

Full UK Driving Licence

Background or experience in the Social Housing sector (preferred)

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Key Skills:

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Basic understanding of construction processes and building regulations

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks

Problem-solving mindset and a collaborative team player

Please apply now or contact Gary Sewell for more information on (phone number removed).

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies