Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical Recruitment; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Chelmsford seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a hybrid role post-probation. The successful candidate will support Senior Quantity Surveyors on various projects, manage materials, and assist in financial reporting. Candidates should have some experience in construction, along with strong organisational, numerical, and communication skills. This position offers excellent training and clear long-term progression opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly Profit Share Bonus

Excellent Training

Clear Progression

Qualifications

• Some QS, estimating or commercial experience within construction.
• Strong organisational, numerical and communication skills.
• Professional, reliable and a team player.
• Eager to learn and progress long‑term.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors on residential remediation and façade projects.
• Procurement of materials, tendering and supplier negotiations.
• Assist with valuations, variations and cost reporting.
• Materials management and budget tracking using Excel.
• Support monthly applications and commercial processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Chelmsford (Office Based – Hybrid After Probation)

£35,000 – £42,000 + Quarterly Profit Share Bonus + Excellent Training + Clear Progression

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established, high‑performing construction specialist that invests in its people and offers clear long‑term progression.

Role

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors on residential remediation and façade projects.
• Procurement of materials, tendering and supplier negotiations.
• Assist with valuations, variations and cost reporting.
• Materials management and budget tracking using Excel.
• Support monthly applications and commercial processes.
• Office‑based in Chelmsford with site visits and hybrid working after probation.

Person

• Some QS, estimating or commercial experience within construction.
• Strong organisational, numerical and communication skills.
• Professional, reliable and a team player.
• Eager to learn and progress long‑term.
• Commutable distance from Chelmsford.

To apply, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Jones at Rise Technical Recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.