Assistant QS
St Albans
£40,000 + bonus scheme
Tier 1 Main Contractor
Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a commercial team on planned maintenance contracts across a social housing portfolio. Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, you will support cost control, interim valuations, payment management, and subcontractor procurement for refurbishment, kitchen/bathroom replacements, roofing, and retrofit works. This position is ideal for a commercially minded practitioner with 3+ years of sector experience looking to progress their career within a major main contractor.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Control & Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and project cost forecasts.
- Valuations & Applications: Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment under NHF Schedule of Rates or JCT/NEC framework contracts.
- Subcontractor Management: Issue tender packages, assist with subcontractor procurement, assess monthly valuations, and manage variation accounts.
- Variation Management: Record, value, and negotiate project variations and extra works on site.
- Final Accounts: Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts with both client housing providers and subcontractors.
- Client & Operational Support: Collaborate directly with site management, operations teams, and client representatives to manage commercial risk.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of quantity surveying experience, preferably within social housing, planned maintenance, or internal/external refurbishment contracts.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 4 in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management OR currently working towards a BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying.
- Schedules of Rates: Knowledge of Schedule of Rates (e.g., NHF SoR) or JCT / NEC contractual frameworks.
- IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with commercial software (e.g., COINS, Causeway) is advantageous.
- Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (site travel required).
Package & Benefits
- Base Salary: £40,000 per annum
- Annual Company Performance Bonus Scheme
- Sponsored Day-Release Study Support (for degree completion / APC progress)
- Pension Contribution & Healthcare Options
- 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor in St Albans employer: Regen Solutions Ltd
Regen Solution is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, immediate provision of a van and fuel card, and opportunities to work on flagship contracts in the thriving Surrey area, we ensure our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles within the social housing sector.
