Please note: This is a hybrid working role, you will be asked to attend our Derby office 1 day per week and our Leeds office on a Thursday 1 day per week. The remaining days you will work from home or be asked to travel to our sites which are situated in both Yorkshire & the Midlands. A car allowance is included in this role to cover travel.
Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to work on high-quality residential housebuilding projects?
At Places for People, we don't just procure homes - we design, build, and deliver them ourselves, creating thriving communities across the UK. This is your chance to join our team and play a key role in shaping sustainable, inclusive neighbourhoods.
As the UK's leading social enterprise, we combine commercial expertise with a commitment to social value. Through our end-to-end Developments business, we deliver homes that balance economic, social, and environmental outcomes - making a real difference.
If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step, this role offers the support, development, and exposure you need to progress—whether that means greater responsibility, working on larger projects, or moving toward becoming a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor.
More about your role
This role supports our live and upcoming development sites across the Midlands. You'll be responsible for managing construction costs from initial budgeting through to final accounts, working across the full project lifecycle. It's a fast-paced and varied role, involving everything from tendering and subcontractor appointments to monthly valuations, cost reporting, and financial updates.
You'll work hand-in-hand with our Technical, Construction, and wider project teams to maintain tight cost control and ensure timely delivery at every stage. This position offers a good degree of autonomy, responsibility and influence where contributions are seen and encouraged. We will need you to build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value and maintain strong supply chain performance throughout the build process.
More about you
You'll have solid, hands-on experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry -experience with a housebuilder or main contractor is essential. Your background will include cost control, tendering and reporting, with an understanding of build sequencing and trade interaction. A good grasp of infrastructure and groundworks is beneficial, as is an interest in early-stage cost planning and setting budgets for new schemes.
You'll be comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects at once, working as part of an experienced and close-knit commercial team. Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills are vital, as you'll be working with a wide range of stakeholders and external partners. An MRICS qualification or progress toward it is advantageous, though not essential.
But just as important as technical experience is your attitude and approach. We're looking for someone who can drive the right culture, demonstrate willingness to learn, and show strong organisational skills—including diary management and meeting deadlines. Your ability to adapt, collaborate, and maintain a positive mindset will be key to your success in this role.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
