Assistant Quantity Surveyor - #1675017

Are you a commercially minded surveyor with a knack for data, cost control, and contract compliance? Do you thrive in roles where your analysis and insight directly impact the efficiency of services and the quality of homes people live in? Join us as a Assistant Quantity Surveyor and bring your technical and analytical skills to a mission-led organisation, where your work supports safe, sustainable homes and vibrant communities.

Why this role matters:

At Midland Heart, we're investing millions into improving our homes through an ambitious programme of planned cyclical works (bathrooms, kitchens, windows, roofs etc.) and retrofit initiatives to ensure our homes are fit for modern living. This role ensures that every pound is spent wisely, contractor performance is tightly monitored, and our investment decisions are rooted in insight and value

What's the role? Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Analysing contractor applications for payment, tracking costs, and ensuring contractual compliance across our planned works and asset management programmes.
• Identifying cost trends, forecasting variances, and producing regular reports that inform budget holders and senior leadership.
• Working closely with Contract Managers and the wider asset team to spot efficiencies, validate works, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Supporting the Commercial Investment Manager in building budgets, ensuring financial obligations are met, and providing accurate data for strategic decisions.
• Monitoring KPIs and performance data to track contract health and proactively address risks or underperformance.
• Acting as a financial critical friend – providing insight, constructive challenge, and clear reporting to support effective programme delivery.

Our ideal candidate? Your CV and cover letter will highlight:

• A HNC/HND or equivalent in construction, quantity surveying, or a financial discipline.
• Experience managing the financial elements of planned works, responsive repairs, or voids contracts – ideally within housing or a related sector.
• A good working knowledge of contract types, procurement processes, and contractor performance monitoring.

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Interested? Please see link to a full Role Profile attached. Applying is easy - simply register on our candidate portal and submit your CV and Cover Letter.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.