Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece Midlands; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on residential developments across the East Midlands. You will support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in cost management, procurement, and contract administration, ensuring the financial success of projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic chance to grow within a leading housebuilder, contributing to high-quality projects while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential projects is ideal but not essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost plans, budgets, and valuations.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor and control project costs.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Trainee or Graduate QS

Tools

COINS

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Housebuilder

Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Derby (covering East Midlands based projects)

Company: Leading Residential Housebuilder

Salary & Package: 30,000 - 40,000 + package (will pay more for exceptional candidates)

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Opportunity

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge? Or perhaps you're a Trainee or a Graduate QS who feels ready for that next step. My client is looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join their team and work on exciting new residential developments across the East Midlands.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the Senior Quantity Surveyor on a variety of residential projects. You'll play a key role in cost management, procurement, and contract administration to ensure the financial success of developments.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities

1. Assisting with the preparation of cost plans, budgets, and valuations
2. Supporting the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
3. Monitoring and controlling project costs
4. Assisting with the preparation of final accounts
5. Providing regular reports and updates to the Senior QS

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements

1. Residential experience is ideal but not essential (experience in housebuilding, housing associations, or main contracting)
2. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
4. Proficiency in relevant software (such as COINS or similar)
5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
6. A team player who can also work independently

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading housebuilder, contributing to high-quality residential projects while advancing your career.

To Apply

If you would like more information on the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Jessica Johnston in our Birmingham office on (phone number removed).