Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Workforce People and Data Ltd; Whickham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Training & development

Career progression

Exposure to live projects

Support from commercial team

Job summary

Workforce People and Data Ltd is seeking an Assistant to Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction team in the United Kingdom. You will support senior commercial staff and project teams, helping manage costs, procurement, valuations, and final accounts across live projects.

The role offers a permanent position with a clear path to progression, exposure to live projects, ongoing training, and a supportive commercial team to develop towards an Intermediate QS role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction experience (as Assistant/Junior/Intermediate QS).
• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying preferred.
• Good understanding of construction costs and subcontractor procurement.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisational ability.
• Confident using standard commercial software.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project cost control and commercial reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor enquiries.
• Obtaining and comparing quotations.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and appointments.
• Preparing valuations and payment applications.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and payments.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Assisting with forecasting and cash flow.
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts.
• Attending site and commercial meetings.
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Maintaining accurate commercial and contractual records.
• Assisting with the identification and management of commercial risk.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 DOE

Construction Company

We are recruiting for an Assistant to Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction company.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some practical Quantity Surveying experience who is ready to take on more responsibility and continue developing towards a fully‑fledged Quantity Surveyor position.

You will work closely with senior commercial staff and project teams, supporting the financial and contractual management of live construction projects from procurement through to final account.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with project cost control and commercial reporting
• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor enquiries
• Obtaining and comparing quotations
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and appointments
• Preparing valuations and payment applications
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and payments
• Monitoring project costs against budgets
• Managing variations and change control
• Assisting with forecasting and cash flow
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts
• Attending site and commercial meetings
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Maintaining accurate commercial and contractual records
• Assisting with the identification and management of commercial risk

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
• Ideally 2+ years' construction experience
• HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline preferred
• Good understanding of construction costs and subcontractor procurement
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and organisational ability
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and standard commercial software
• Able to work independently while still developing under senior guidance
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a commercial construction career

Package:

• £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• Permanent position
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent career progression
• Exposure to live construction projects
• Support from an experienced commercial team

This role would suit an Assistant QS who has gained a solid grounding in the industry and is now looking to move towards Intermediate Quantity Surveyor level with greater responsibility across their own projects