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Due to our ongoing growth, we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Orbit Housing contract, based in the office in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to play a key role in our commercial management function, providing proactive and timely support. You will work as part of a team of 10, reporting to the Commercial Manager and working in partnership with Operations Management. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor ensures accurate reporting is fundamental to the role and will have a key focus on building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the company obtains value for money and receives the correct market value from the supply chain. This role will be working on Planned works so if you are a skilled in refurbishment or elemental works in terms of Residential upgrades to social housing we would like to hear from you! Our planned work revenues can range from £1-15million in value and include works such as re- roofing, kitchen and bathroom replacements, window and door replacements and electrical test and inspection programmes You will be managing existing supply chain and local suppliers and using IT systems including Excel and Connect for regular data and reporting. We also offer excellent support towards gaining further qualifications; And hands on exposure to gain more relevant work experience that helps you to grow. We have a comprehensive Fortem Advanced scheme which has been highly successful over many years
Job Responsibility:
Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the contract
Promote company values and procedures internally and externally
Ensure project teams meet or exceed budget targets
Act as a subject matter expert on contractual arrangements
Maximise cash flow through invoicing and resolving client queries
Monitor job costs and revenue to support data-driven decisions
Manage disputes and identify potential issues early
Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts and revenue profiles
Support financial reporting and cost control governance
Oversee subcontractor orders, supplier onboarding, and team development
Requirements:
Previous experience within a similar surveying role
Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development)
Negotiating and communication skills
Knowledge of relevant contract conditions
Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel if required by the business
Nice to have:
Social Housing
Knowledge of NHF SOR’s
QS degree or desire to study towards qualification
Commercial Contractor exposure
What we offer:
Competitive salary with profit related bonus paid every March up to 10% per annum
Motor Expenditure Allowance (£4,000 per annum)
Option to opt into Salary sacrifice car lease
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
26 weeks full pay maternity leave
8 weeks full pay paternity leave
Annual pay reviews
Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1
Private Pension with Employer contribution of 3-6%, Life Insurance and direct access