Assistant QS – Residential Housing, Flexible Progression

Elvet Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Mileage and travel expenses

Clear progression routes within the商业팀

Flexible working arrangements where适当

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a regional high-end housing developer in the North East. You will support the commercial delivery of bespoke residential developments alongside a Senior QS.

The role offers clear progression, exposure to high-spec projects and the chance to develop cost control, procurement and reporting capabilities on site. Salary typically £30,000–£38,000 with pension, mileage and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant QS or Trainee QS within construction.
• Experience does not need to be within housing.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from senior team members.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing budgets and cost plans for new and ongoing developments
• Support monthly valuations, cost to complete exercises and financial reporting
• Manage subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts with guidance from the Senior QS
• Issue subcontract orders and maintain accurate commercial documentation
• Carry out site measures and support assessment of contractor performance
• Attend internal and external progress meetings
• Maintain trade specifications and assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors
• Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team
• Support professional fees management and contribute to cost control processes
• Provide take offs and cost input for land appraisals and feasibility work

Skills

Numerical

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a regional high-end housing developer in the North East. You will support the commercial delivery of bespoke residential developments alongside a Senior QS.

The role offers clear progression, exposure to high-spec projects and the chance to develop cost control, procurement and reporting capabilities on site. Salary typically £30,000–£38,000 with pension, mileage and progression opportunities.