Assistant Quantity Surveyor - #1771778
Novus Property Solutions Ltd.
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Birmingham
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Location: Birmingham office; flexible working between the office, site, and some home working. Sites will be throughout the Midlands. Typical working hours are 08:30 – 17:00, Monday – Friday
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor , you’ll know that your work matters. We create an environment that enables you to perform at your best. Our impact and improvements are visible daily, thanks to our dedicated teams of talented individuals. This fast-paced and progressive environment offers responsibility and trust, alongside a healthy work/life balance that keeps you motivated and satisfied both at work and at home
Within our Social Housing Planned Works programs, you will work from home, in the office, and on site, collaborating with your team in an inclusive and fair environment. Work streams include internal and external programs, such as Passive Fire Protection and Painting works initially
You will be commercially focused, ensuring accurate evaluation of costs for works, goods, materials, and services related to Repairs and Refurbishment Projects. You will liaise with Contractors, Suppliers, and Clients to ensure information, costs, profitability, and value meet project requirements
What’s in it for you:
Attractive salary and benefits package
27 Days Holidays & Bank Holidays – with options to buy or sell holidays
Company pension scheme – up to 7.5% contribution
Flexible working arrangements, including moving between office, site, and some home working, to support work/life balance
Additional benefits include Discounted Healthcare, high street and lifestyle discounts (including Taste Card), a paid volunteering day annually, length of service awards, and more
Responsibilities of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor include:
Preparing monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
Monitoring cash flow forecasts for projects
Ensuring invoices are accurate and certified for timely payments
Supporting the valuation and authorization of payments to subcontractors
Liaising with Contract Managers to understand project specifications
Participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, and customers, demonstrating excellent communication skills
Assisting in estimates, bids, and tenders within demanding deadlines
Monitoring project progress and reporting any cost or time changes
Assisting in budget control and procurement planning
About You:
You should have experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in construction and refurbishment, preferably with knowledge of the Social Housing sector. Ideally, you have a few years managing your own workload/contracts, understanding of CVR processes, and schedules of rates. You should possess strong commercial acumen, excellent attention to detail, and proficient IT skills, especially in MS Office. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential, as travel is required for this role
About Us:
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with over 700 colleagues across 19 locations in Great Britain. We are a family-owned business with a 127-year heritage, committed to social and environmental responsibility. Our mission is to lead in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for our communities
We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants to apply even if they do not meet all criteria, as they may be a perfect fit for this or other roles within our company
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As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor , you’ll know that your work matters. We create an environment that enables you to perform at your best. Our impact and improvements are visible daily, thanks to our dedicated teams of talented individuals. This fast-paced and progressive environment offers responsibility and trust, alongside a healthy work/life balance that keeps you motivated and satisfied both at work and at home
Within our Social Housing Planned Works programs, you will work from home, in the office, and on site, collaborating with your team in an inclusive and fair environment. Work streams include internal and external programs, such as Passive Fire Protection and Painting works initially
You will be commercially focused, ensuring accurate evaluation of costs for works, goods, materials, and services related to Repairs and Refurbishment Projects. You will liaise with Contractors, Suppliers, and Clients to ensure information, costs, profitability, and value meet project requirements
What’s in it for you:
Attractive salary and benefits package
27 Days Holidays & Bank Holidays – with options to buy or sell holidays
Company pension scheme – up to 7.5% contribution
Flexible working arrangements, including moving between office, site, and some home working, to support work/life balance
Additional benefits include Discounted Healthcare, high street and lifestyle discounts (including Taste Card), a paid volunteering day annually, length of service awards, and more
Responsibilities of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor include:
Preparing monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
Monitoring cash flow forecasts for projects
Ensuring invoices are accurate and certified for timely payments
Supporting the valuation and authorization of payments to subcontractors
Liaising with Contract Managers to understand project specifications
Participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, and customers, demonstrating excellent communication skills
Assisting in estimates, bids, and tenders within demanding deadlines
Monitoring project progress and reporting any cost or time changes
Assisting in budget control and procurement planning
About You:
You should have experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in construction and refurbishment, preferably with knowledge of the Social Housing sector. Ideally, you have a few years managing your own workload/contracts, understanding of CVR processes, and schedules of rates. You should possess strong commercial acumen, excellent attention to detail, and proficient IT skills, especially in MS Office. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential, as travel is required for this role
About Us:
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with over 700 colleagues across 19 locations in Great Britain. We are a family-owned business with a 127-year heritage, committed to social and environmental responsibility. Our mission is to lead in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for our communities
We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants to apply even if they do not meet all criteria, as they may be a perfect fit for this or other roles within our company
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