Assistant Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Vico Homes Limited
Salary:	£28,168 - £31,975
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Castleford, WF10 5HX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

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

*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.

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