Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Nottingham

The Commercial team handles all aspects of cost-effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying. Working under a watching brief on choice of material, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, the team – which comprises Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Material Buyers – aims to deliver best‑quality homes at the best possible cost.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development.
• Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development.
• Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using available support systems and reporting to the Division as required.
• Assist with tender preparation and procurement of sub‑contractors using Group Tender procedures.
• Process subcontract orders, payments and variations using Excel and the Group payment system (COINS).
• Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instructions.
• Assist with controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regard to respective RSLs.
• Attend all team meetings as required.
• Carry out general departmental administration.
• Provide other appropriate ad‑hoc duties and administrative support as needed.
• Maintain relevant filing systems and databases.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Group IT systems.
• Work within the guidelines set out in Group policies and procedures.
• Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required.
• Stay aware of new materials and methods of construction that the company may employ.

Qualifications

• Studying or recently qualified in surveying.
• Must carry a valid CSCS card.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data for budgets and valuations.
• Methodical, conscientious and organised, delivering high standards.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel, and a good standard of written English.
• Articulate, clear and credible, able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Strong communication skills, capable of building effective relationships internally and externally.
• Self‑disciplined with demonstrably good time‑management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to multi‑task and work efficiently and accurately.
• Team player, supportive of colleagues.
• Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover – single cover.
• 26 days’ holiday, increasing by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days.
• Choice of flexible benefits.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Additional benefits include: Private medical cover with virtual GP access and the option to add family members.
• First‑class pension schemes with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Fully funded annual health assessment.
• Employee loans, savings accounts and house‑purchase discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, retailer discounts.
• Paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family‑friendly policies (including Parents and Carers leave), share‑buying scheme.

About the Company

Barratt Redrow PLC is a nationally recognised 5‑star housebuilder, committed to building high‑quality homes for all generations. The company embraces a hybrid working model, offering flexibility to work from office, site, sales office or home as the role dictates.