Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Canterbury. The role offers exposure to various new build projects across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors, with a structured support system for professional development. Salary ranges from £30,000 – £40,000, plus a full benefits package.

Benefits

Pension

Mileage/travel support

Professional development support

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial construction.
• Experience with a Tier 1 or reputable regional contractor preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and tender submissions.
• Helping to procure and manage subcontractor packages.
• Maintaining accurate project cost records and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Construction process understanding

Education

Relevant degree or working towards qualification

Job description

Canterbury, Kent

£30,000 – £40,000 + Package

Main Contractor | New Build Projects | Career Progression

Hill McGlynn are working closely with a well‑established regional main contractor to recruit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Canterbury. With a strong pipeline of secured work across education, healthcare, residential and commercial new build projects, this is a great opportunity for an AQS looking to develop their career in a structured, supportive environment.

The Role

You’ll work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers on multiple live and pre‑construction schemes, gaining hands‑on exposure to all stages of the commercial process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of budgets, cost plans and tender submissions
• Helping to procure and manage subcontractor packages
• Supporting the valuation and variation process
• Maintaining accurate project cost records and reports
• Attending site meetings and liaising with site teams
• Ensuring commercial processes and procedures are followed

Ideal Candidate

• 1–3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial construction role
• Experience with a Tier 1 or reputable regional main contractor preferred
• Strong understanding of construction processes and contracts (e.g. JCT)
• Relevant degree or working towards qualification (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced construction environment

What’s On Offer

• Salary between £30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience
• Full benefits package including pension, mileage/travel, and professional development support
• Ongoing training with a view to progressing to Quantity Surveyor
• Exposure to varied, high‑quality new build projects across the region
• A stable, respected contractor with a strong order book and local presence

Apply Today

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career with a reputable and supportive contractor, we want to hear from you. Please apply today by submitting your CV.