Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Randstad CPE; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support financial control for decarbonisation projects. This role involves managing budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting, ideal for candidates with experience in social housing. The position offers career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of measurement and valuation needed.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting is essential.
• Previous experience in social housing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead Quantity Surveyor with financial control.
• Assist in cash management, invoicing, and payments.
• Help prepare budgets and financial reports.

Skills

Measurement and valuation

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Job description

Overview

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to advance your career with a purpose-driven project? This is a great chance to join a major Decarbonisation initiative, where you'll use your commercial skills to make a real impact. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team, helping to manage financial control, performance, and long-term success on a large-scale project. This role is a perfect fit if you want to grow your career and feel valued for your contributions.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead Quantity Surveyor with daily financial control, reporting, and commercial performance management.
• Assist with cash management, including applications, certifications, invoicing, and payments.
• Contribute to preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports (CVRs).
• Work on significant Decarbonisation and Retrofit projects, as well as planned maintenance schemes.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Strong knowledge of measurement and valuation.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Previous experience in social housing or similar environments.
• Exposure to Decarbonisation or Retrofit work is a bonus, but not essential.

Location

This role is based in Peterborough, a city with excellent transport links and a vibrant community.

How to apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply now!

Employer & legal notices

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Info

• Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Company:
• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Posted: Sep 15th 2025
• Closes: Oct 16th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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