Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Leading privately owned Hull based construction company has a requirement for an Assistant Surveyor/Estimator.

Purpose of the Role

To support the commercial and estimating functions on social housing, refurbishment, maintenance, and new-build construction projects, assisting in cost planning, tendering, valuations, and financial control to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contractual requirements.

Quantity Surveying

Assist in preparing cost plans and budgets for planned maintenance, voids, cyclical works, and refurbishment schemes.
Carry out measurement and take-offs from drawings, surveys, and site inspections (including existing buildings).
Support pricing and valuation of refurbishment works such as kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, fire safety upgrades, and external works.
Assist in managing variations, particularly in live environments and occupied properties.
Help prepare interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
Support cost reporting for frameworks and term maintenance contracts.Estimating Duties

Review tender documentation for social housing frameworks, local authority contracts, and refurbishment packages.
Measure works from drawings, schedules of condition, and site surveys.
Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations for refurbishment and maintenance works.
Assist in pricing works for responsive repairs, void property refurbishments, and planned maintenance programmes.
Prepare tender submissions and pricing documents for framework bids.
Maintain cost databases relevant to housing association and public sector works.
Support bid submissions under standard contract forms such as JCT and NEC.Skills and Qualifications

HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Good understanding of construction techniques, especially refurbishment and maintenance works.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and site surveys.
Strong communication skills, particularly when working in occupied housing environments.Desirable

Experience or interest in social housing, local authority contracts, or property refurbishment.
Knowledge of term maintenance contracts, framework agreements, and housing association procedures.
Experience with estimating tools such as Bluebeam Revu, CostX, or (email address removed) Group on (phone number removed)