Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Borehamwood

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained. We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities. Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support. Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview:

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.
• 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.