Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishment
Company: Gratton Construction
Location: Pride Park, Derby
Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

ABOUT US

Gratton Construction is a leading property maintenance and refurbishment specialist serving the social housing sector across the East Midlands. We’re proud to work with local authorities and housing associations, delivering high-quality refurbishments that make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Our projects include full property refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, and void property works all major trades.
We’re a supportive team, passionate about doing great work and helping our team grow.
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Derby. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real responsibility across cost control, subcontractor management, valuations, and commercial delivery.
You’ll work closely with experienced Commercial Director (RICS-accredited) on projects who will be training to allow continuous progression in your role.

• Price jobs using schedules of rates (SORs) and site surveys
• Develop delivery models for direct teams and subcontractors
• Draft and issue subcontractor work orders
• Manage and record variations accurately
• Liaise with site teams and clients to agree scope changes
• Prepare monthly valuations and issue invoices
• Submit final accounts for subcontractors and clients
• Maintain and analyse Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)