Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Southern England Region
Salary Based on Experience + 10% Car Allowance
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career?
As Liberty continues to grow, we're looking for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor or ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our South region team. Based from our Reading office, you'll play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of renewable energy installation projects across the South of England.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation delivering sustainable solutions for housing association clients, including Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Solar PV, Ventilation Systems and other renewable technologies.
What We Offer
Salary based on experience
10% Car Allowance
23/25 days' annual leave (depending on role and experience), plus bank holidays
24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Mental health and wellbeing support
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment
The Role
As part of our Commercial team, you'll help manage the financial and contractual performance of renewable energy installation projects from inception through to final account.
Depending on your experience level, responsibilities will include:
Assist with or manage the commercial and contractual delivery of multiple renewable energy projects
Support project teams to ensure commercial compliance and maximise profitability
Prepare valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts
Manage subcontractor and supplier accounts
Support procurement activities and tender evaluations
Monitor project costs and maximise value across contracts
Support cash flow management and financial reporting
Attend client, contractor and stakeholder meetings
Help resolve commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle
Build strong working relationships across operational and commercial teams
What We're Looking For
We're open to applications from both Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.
You may have:
Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, housing, building services, energy efficiency, planned maintenance or a related sector
A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similar discipline (or be working towards one)
Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop professionally
A full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across the South region
Desirable
Experience working with Housing Associations or Social Housing clients
Knowledge of renewable energy installation projects
Understanding of NHF Schedule of Rates
Why Join Liberty?
At Liberty, we're committed to investing in our people. Whether you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your commercial knowledge or an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking broader project responsibility, we'll provide the support, training and opportunities needed to help you succeed.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer that values fairness, respect, diversity and collaboration, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Apply Today
If you're ready to develop your career within a growing renewable energy sector and make a real impact across our Southern projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 29th September 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.)
Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Certain roles may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
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