Vico Homes
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £28,168 - £31,975
Location: Merefield House, Castleford - Hybrid working
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Reference: V099/26
Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Property Investment Team.
A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.
These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.
Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.
Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.
About the Role
As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor your manager will be our Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly both on site and in the office in the Vico Homes operating area with our Head Office in Castleford.
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor role is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their Quantity Surveying career. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll receive training, support and practical experience in estimating, cost management, procurement, contract administration and project delivery across a varied portfolio of reinvestment and maintenance projects.
You'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, helping to deliver projects safely, efficiently and within budget while developing the technical, commercial and professional skills needed for a successful career in Quantity Surveying.
It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:
- Delivery of our planned investment and improvement programmes
- Supporting the commercial management of planned maintenance contracts
- Contributing to projects that improve the quality and sustainability of customers' homes
What You’ll Do
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- Support the commercial management of construction projects, gaining experience in procurement, cost forecasting, valuations, contract administration and project delivery.
- Develop your quantity surveying and estimating expertise by assisting with cost plans, material take-offs, measurements, budgets and cashflow forecasting across a range of reinvestment and maintenance projects.
- Work closely with suppliers, subcontractors and operational teams, helping to evaluate tenders, monitor performance and ensure value for money.
- Learn about construction contracts, commercial governance and change control processes, supporting the management of variations, risks, claims and contractual documentation.
- Contribute to project reporting and financial performance monitoring, maintaining accurate records and helping deliver high-quality projects safely, efficiently and within budget.
- Participate in training and development opportunities, working towards professional qualifications and career progression within Quantity Surveying.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll hold a level 3 qualification or above in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or a related discipline or a willingness to work towards one, supported by GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to enable regular travel to project sites and stakeholder locations.
With an understanding of quantity surveying, estimating and commercial management principles within a construction environment, with knowledge of construction contracts, cost control, health and safety requirements, Microsoft Office systems and an awareness of the challenges and priorities facing the social housing sector.
We're looking for a proactive and motivated individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, strong commercial awareness, and a keen eye for detail. You'll enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, and using your analytical skills to help deliver successful projects while developing your career in quantity surveying and commercial management.
For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.
For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Rebecca Wardlaw-Pearson, Commercial Manager on 07825 122066.
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Please note: Interviews will take place in the week starting 31 August 2026.
Working for Vico Homes
Want to work in a place that values you? Where you’re offered a competitive salary and a great pension? And where you can make a real difference? You’re in the right place!
We have a strong and inclusive culture and we’re always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to be part of our teams. You spend a lot of your waking hours at work, so we offer a workplace where you can really be yourself, feel valued and access opportunities to progress and develop. We are recognised as a disability confident employer and have the Investors in People accreditation.
Working at Vico Homes brings lots of great benefits, including:
- Holidays - 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years' service) and an extra day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Pension - employer pension contribution
- Flexible working - we’re happy to talk flexible working, including our WorkSmart approach to hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
- Vico Homes Rewards - a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme
- Colleague wellbeing - a range of initiatives to support our people including an Employee Assistance Programme, Volunteering Scheme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions
- Colleague development – a range of initiatives to support personal development including training, support with professional membership fees, internal and external qualifications, mentoring and personal coaching
How to Apply and What Happens Next
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.
- Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below
- Complete the application form
- You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application
- We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview
If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email on recruitment@vicohomes.co.uk.
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