Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Velocity Recruitment; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Eastbourne. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum and includes a package with career development opportunities. You will support fit out and shop fit projects, assisting in cost management and tender documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.

Benefits

Car allowance / Company car

Pension

Opportunities for career development

Professional training

Collaborative commercial team

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent construction-related discipline.
• Working knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.
• Good understanding of cost control, measurement, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Measure quantities and assist in producing bill of quantities.
• Work with senior QS / cost manager to ensure costs align with client budgets.
• Help prepare tender documentation, including pricing schedules, preliminaries, and specifications.
• Assist in issuing tenders, collating contractor queries, and evaluating tender returns.
• Support in the analysis of tender submissions, comparing prices, rates, and value for money.
• Assist with contract setup (JCT, NEC, or bespoke forms).
• Maintain records of correspondence, drawings, and site instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Excel skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Eastbourne

Paying up to £40k + package

Role

An exciting opportunity with one of UK's leading retail fit out contractors who are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their South East office. A highly successful company working on some of the UK's leading retailers with an annual turnover in excess of £50m.

You will be working on fit out and shop fit projects with values from £100k to £2m. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring QS to develop their career in this fast paced sector.

Responsibilities

• Measure quantities and assist in producing bill of quantities
• Work with senior QS / cost manager to ensure costs align with client budgets.
• Help prepare tender documentation, including pricing schedules, preliminaries, and specifications.
• Assist in issuing tenders, collating contractor queries, and evaluating tender returns.
• Support in the analysis of tender submissions, comparing prices, rates, and value for money.
• Assist with contract setup (JCT, NEC, or bespoke forms), including preparation of contract documents and issue of instructions.
• Maintain records of correspondence, drawings, and site instructions.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent construction‑related discipline.
• Working knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.
• Good understanding of cost control, measurement, and procurement processes.
• Strong communication, numeracy, and Excel skills.

What's on Offer

• Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Car allowance / Company car + Pension
• Opportunities for career development, professional training
• Join a collaborative commercial team