Join a well-established contractor delivering impactful social housing solutions across West London's communities.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Repairs & Voids
Location: West London
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor delivering responsive repairs and voids maintenance services across a social housing portfolio in West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within the social housing sector, with the security of a temp-to-perm arrangement and clear progression opportunities.
The Role
Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, you will support the commercial management of responsive repairs and void refurbishment contracts, ensuring costs are controlled, valuations are accurately prepared, and profitability is maximised.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the commercial management of social housing repairs and voids contracts
- Support the preparation and submission of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
- Monitor and control project costs, budgets, and expenditure
- Review subcontractor applications, variations, and payments
- Assist with procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
- Prepare cost reports and provide commercial analysis to the wider team
- Support the management of variations, compensation events, and contractual notices
- Ensure accurate record keeping and maintenance of commercial documentation
- Work collaboratively with operational teams to deliver contracts efficiently and profitably
- Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities across contracts
Requirements
- Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role
- Experience within social housing, repairs, maintenance, voids, or refurbishment contracts is highly desirable
- Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills
- Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other commercial reporting tools
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent) preferred
What's on Offer
- Salary of £40,000 per annum
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with a reputable social housing contractor
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Supportive commercial team environment
- Long-term secured work across established social housing frameworks
If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within the social housing sector and want to join a growing organisation with excellent long-term prospects, we would like to hear from you.
What happens after I apply?
You’ll be contacted by one of our experienced consultants, who will take time to understand your skills, experience, and what you want next. They’ll then match you to suitable roles and guide you through every stage of the process.
Will I be paid on time?
Yes. Daniel Owen has built its reputation on reliability and you’ll always be paid correctly and on time for the hours you’ve worked. We have a full UK staffed operations team to handle queries and ensure you can connect to real people when you need to.
What support do workers receive once placed?
You’ll have a dedicated consultant for any questions or issues, a fully staffed operations team, plus access to our Daniel Owen All Stars rewards scheme, Worker of the Year Awards, Worker of the Month accolades and strong aftercare support.
