From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

Were Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

Were looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are now looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team. This role typically reports to the Chief Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Director.

The purpose of the role is to support all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects and contracts to ensure completion is on time, within budget and to legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations.

The role will include:

Providing support on various studies and assist with the estimation of materials, time and labour costs, to ensure costs can be established and controlled and projects complete on time and within budget.
Working cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company to ensure achievement of targets.
Supporting the production of accurate and timely valuation reports and management information to enable the Commercial management team to make informed business decisions.
Complying with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to ensure health and safety standards are met.

What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?

Experience within the house building industry is beneficial
Fully conversant with Microsoft Package, including Excel and Word
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Relevant Apprenticeship/Undergraduate/Postgraduate or working towards equivalent qualifications

Whats in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

Salary competitive (DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension
Life cover
Healthcare
Bonus

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff on completion of probation to apply for home working up to 1 day per week.

When you join us, the futureis yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon iswhere hard graft and team spirit means real variety,satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best,andevengo beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.