Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Farnborough

Sector: Design & Build Residential Housing

Reporting to: Commercial Director

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, based in Farnborough, Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within the Design & Build Residential Housing sector, working on high-quality residential developments from pre-construction through to completion.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have gained experience within design & build residential housing, either with a main contractor/housebuilder or a specialist interiors subcontractor, ideally covering areas such as carpentry & joinery, drywall/drylining or decoration.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will work closely with the wider commercial and project teams, supporting the financial and contractual management of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of residential construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Support the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Assist with the preparation, review and agreement of subcontractor packages and orders.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Measure and value works completed on site.
• Prepare and assess interim valuations and payment applications.
• Assist with the management and valuation of variations and change.
• Monitor project costs, commitments and expenditure.
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial reports.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Work closely with site managers, project managers, designers, subcontractors and clients.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities and elevate them appropriately to the Commercial Director.
• Assist with contractual correspondence and general commercial administration.

About You

We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, organised and ambitious, with a genuine interest in developing their career within residential construction.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Experience within Design & Build Residential Housing, preferably with a main contractor or housebuilder; or

Experience working for a specialist interiors subcontractor, particularly within:

• Carpentry & joinery
• Drywall / drylining
• Plasterboard / partitions
• Decoration / finishing
• Other specialist internal packages
• A good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, valuations and variations would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and supply chain partners.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• A relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent construction/commercial qualification would be advantageous, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.

What's on offer:

• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a growing Design & Build Residential Housing business.
• Direct exposure to senior commercial leadership.
• Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong opportunity for professional and career development.
• Support and mentoring from the Commercial Director and wider commercial team.
• Clear progression towards a Quantity Surveyor position.

Location

The role is based in Farnborough, Surrey, with travel to project sites as required.

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