Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team located in the North West London area. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial team in delivering cost‐effective, compliant, and high‐quality social housing projects, including planned maintenance, refurbishment, new‐build developments, and responsive repairs. The role involves assisting with cost control, contract administration, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting regulatory and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of project costs against budgets.
• Help maintain cost databases and benchmark information for future projects.
• Prepare and assist in monthly commercial reports, CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), and financial summaries.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation for labour, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Help evaluate subcontractor quotations, ensuring price accuracy and compliance.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers in line with the company's procurement policies.
• Participate in tender analysis and negotiation processes.
• Support senior QS staff with administering JCT, NEC, or bespoke social housing contracts.
• Help prepare and issue subcontract orders and variations.
• Assist with managing variations/changes to the works and ensuring accurate record‐keeping.
• Support the preparation and review of payment applications and certificates.
• Assist with monthly valuations for client and subcontractor accounts.
• Support processing interim and final payments.
• Help verify completed works and quantities on‐site, including measurement and take‐offs.
• Participate in site visits, progress meetings, and commercial discussions.
• Ensure all work aligns with social housing regulations, building safety legislation, and organisational standards.
• Support quality control processes, ensuring accurate documentation for audits.
• Assist with managing risk registers, early warnings, and change control procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with clients, housing associations, and local authorities.
• Provide administrative and commercial support to senior QS professionals.

Key Skills & Experience

• Working toward or holding a relevant qualification (e.g., BSc Quantity Surveying, HNC/HND in Construction).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Understanding of construction measurements and valuation principles.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial team.
• Experience within social housing, affordable housing, repairs & maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Experience using estimating or cost‐management software (COINS, Causeway, Procore, etc.).

Salary / Benefits

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive Salary £28,000 to £35,000 DOE.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions].
• Life Assurance cover.
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform.
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions.
• Recognition initiatives and awards.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Private Medical Insurance.

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.