Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable refurbishment contractor in Chichester is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will work in both office and site environments, assisting with cost planning and project monitoring. The role requires a minimum of one year’s QS experience with a beneficial background in refurbishment or fit-out. Candidates with relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply. This position offers competitive remuneration and clear progression opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

CPD support and mentoring

Clear progression opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's Quantity Surveying experience.
• Background in refurbishment or fit-out beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost planning, measurement, and take-offs.
• Support procurement and issue enquiries.
• Help prepare valuations and applications for payment.
• Monitor costs, variations, and subcontract accounts.
• Attend site visits and progress meetings.
• Work closely with senior QSs for mentoring.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

T-Level, HNC, Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction

Job description

Our client, a well‑established refurbishment contractor, are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent, full‑time basis from their Chichester office. The business delivers a wide range of refurbishment and fit‑out projects across the South of England, with schemes typically ranging from £10k to £3M. With a £15M turnover, 45 office staff and 130 operatives, they offer strong stability, a supportive commercial structure and genuine long‑term progression.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will work across both office and site environments (circa 50/50 split), supporting senior commercial staff while gradually taking ownership of their own projects and packages. Typical duties will include:

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

• Assisting with cost planning, measurement and take‑offs
• Supporting procurement and issuing enquiries
• Helping prepare valuations and applications for payment
• Monitoring costs, variations and subcontract accounts
• Attending site visits and progress meetings
• Supporting reporting and commercial administrationWorking closely with senior QSs for mentoring and development

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

• Minimum 1 year’s Quantity Surveying experience
• Refurbishment, fit‑out or subcontractor background beneficial
• T‑Level, HNC, Degree or similar construction/commercial qualification
• Strong communication and numerical skillsFull UK driving licence

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Remuneration

• Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 DOE
• Mileage / expenses
• 23 days holiday + BH (rising with service)
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• CPD support & mentoring
• Clear progression opportunity including the chance to grow into a future Chichester office lead

The role requires a minimum of one year’s QS experience, ideally gained with a subcontract or within refurbishment/fit‑out. Candidates holding T‑Level, HNC or Degree‑level qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction are encouraged to apply.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi‑disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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