Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bee Construction; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Stourbridge is seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of social housing maintenance works. Responsibilities include assisting with valuations and payments, tracking costs, and liaising with site teams. Applicants should have experience in a commercial role, understanding of cost control, and good Excel skills. This position offers hands-on experience and a clear development path within a stable environment.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in social housing maintenance

Clear development path

Long-term, stable role

Qualifications

• Experience in a Trainee / Assistant QS or commercial role.
• Understanding of cost control and valuations.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of social housing maintenance works.
• Assist with valuations and payments under schedule of rates.
• Support cost tracking and monthly reporting.
• Measure works and assess variations.

Skills

Cost control

Valuations

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Understanding schedule of rates

Education

QS qualification (studying or completed)

Job description

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Sector: Social Housing – Planned & Reactive Maintenance

Role Overview

Support the commercial management of social housing maintenance works, operating within schedule of rates contracts. The role involves cost control, valuations, variations and subcontractor support across high-volume works.

Key Duties

• Assist with valuations and payments under schedule of rates (must have a good knowledge of this )
• Support cost tracking, forecasts and monthly reporting
• Measure works and assess variations
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and applications
• Liaise with site teams and operational staff
• Maintain accurate commercial records

Requirements

• Experience in a Trainee / Assistant QS or commercial role
• Understanding of cost control and valuations
• Good Excel skills xlqdzyr and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn schedule of rates
• QS qualification (studying or completed) desirable

What’s Offered

• Hands-on experience in social housing maintenance
• Clear development path
• Long-term, stable role