Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor that wants to make a difference

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Platform Property Care Commercial team where youll play a key role in providing financial and budgetary control ensuring that income and costs are correct.

In this role youll be responsible for ensuring the correct income is claimed and expenditure aligns with material suppliers terms monitoring and auditing of supplier and subcontract invoices producing estimates and quotations (including NHF SORs) at attending Stakeholder meetings where required.

This is an exciting time to join Platform Property Care (PPC) a dynamic and expanding property maintenance business committed to delivering exceptional service and value. You will be joining a forward-thinking social housing business who offer employees an inclusive and supportive environment with excellent benefits and family friendly policies.

Some things we need from you:

• HNC in Construction/Quantity Surveying or similar or equivalent experience
• Experience in pricing completed building maintenance works using NHF SORs / Cost Model Or from first Principles
• You will be a good communicator within the team and contribute to continuous improvement within the team and company
• Reliable and customer-focused with a can-do attitude strong IT and analytical skills excellent numeracy and a keen eye for accuracy and detail
• Experience within a construction background with knowledge of NHF SORs (National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates)is considered desirable

While this role is home-based you should be able to travel to our Worcester or Solihull offices for training and meetings and be able to visit sites across our property portfolio when required including locations such as Lincolnshire.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Learning and Development opportunities -
• Family friendly policiesincluding generous Paternity Maternity Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistanceprogramme discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to 1700 p/a with cashback for dental optical physio and complementary therapiesand more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you please click apply now to complete an online application and upload your CV.

For more information about the role refer to the attached job description or feel free to contact Louie Nesbitt Head of Commercial PPC at .

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submissions as this advert may close before the stated deadline.

Interviews are expected to take place in person on Friday 8th August 2025 and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution and where you can truly make a difference and change peoples lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. Were much more than just houses; we build homes strong communities and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday 9-5 approach then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.