Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Involve Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a top contractor. The role involves assisting with cost estimates, managing budgets, and liaising with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate should be degree-qualified or pursuing qualification in Quantity Surveying with 1-2 years in a related role. This position offers competitive salary, structured development, and exposure to significant projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Structured mentoring and support

Clear career path

Exposure to landmark projects

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or studying towards a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years' experience in a commercial or assistant QS role, ideally with a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Support with the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist in managing project budgets and cost plans.
• Contribute to valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project budget management

Valuation and account management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Involve Recruitment are looking for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work with a leading main contractor. Work on some of the biggest commercial roles and progression into leading pipelined schemes. This role offers impressive project experience and progression to leading roles on pretisgous projects in a Tier 1 contractor.

Duties

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions
• Support with the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist in managing project budgets and cost plans
• Contribute to valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

Key Criteria

• Degree-qualified or studying towards a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• 1-2 years' experience in a commercial or assistant QS role, ideally with a main contractor

Benefits

• Competitve salary and package
• Structured mentoring and support to accelerate your development.
• Clear career path to QS and beyond, with progression goals and feedback.
• Exposure to landmark projects and responsibility from early in your journe