At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in cost management for residential development projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join Vistry Northern Home Counties, a top UK housebuilder with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonus, up to 39 days leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management; strong maths and IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Northern Home Counties, at our Milton Keynes office. As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor and will assist the commercial delivery of residential development schemes. You will assist the Surveying department with cost management for development and contracting projects from procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts.
This is a key role and the successful candidate will have worked in a similar level role for a main contractor or developer within the region. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we are also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
What's in it for you:
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Christmas company shutdown
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
In return, what we would like from you:
- Behave in line with our company values: Integrity, Caring and Quality
- HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction management or equivalent
- A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
- A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
- Strong mathematical and IT ability
- Good understanding of standard measurement rules
- Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Ability to assess and analyse information
- Good understanding of budget management
- Negotiating and networking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership, or working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing
We empower ourselves to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we are a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Milton Keynes employer: Vistry
At Vistry Northern Home Counties, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture in our Milton Keynes office. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to meaningful residential development projects that enhance our communities. With a commitment to flexible working and a range of employee benefits, including private medical insurance and a robust pension scheme, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
