Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Pertemps Tm; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured training and career dev

Job summary

Pertemps Tm in Exeter is hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on residential developments across Devon. You will work closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors to help ensure projects are delivered profitably and to high standards.

The role offers structured training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and clear career progression within a thriving regional developer.

Qualifications

• Candidate has previous Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor experience.
• New-build residential experience is desirable.
• Solid numerical and communication abilities required.
• Strong IT skills and commercial awareness expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and materials.
• Carry out measurements and valuations.
• Support payment applications and subcontractor accounts.
• Assist with cost reporting and budget monitoring.
• Contribute to final account negotiations and settlements.
• Collaborate with site teams and commercial colleagues through projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Numerical skills

Proactive attitude

Education

HNC in Construction/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Propel Your Quantity Surveying Career with a Leading Regional Developer

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a highly respected housebuilder? This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business with an outstanding reputation for delivering quality residential developments across Devon.

Based from their Exeter office, you'll become part of a supportive and experienced commercial team, working on exciting new-build housing developments and gaining invaluable exposure to all aspects of the surveying function. With a strong pipeline of projects and a substantial land bank secured for the future, this is a business that offers genuine stability, career progression, and long-term opportunities.

The Role Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of live residential developments, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with procurement of subcontractors and materials
• Carrying out measurements and valuations
• Supporting payment applications and subcontractor accounts
• Assisting with cost reporting and budget monitoring
• Contributing to final account negotiations and settlements
• Working closely with site teams and commercial colleagues throughout the project lifecycle

About You

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to build a long-term career within quantity surveying and residential construction.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role
• New-build residential experience (housing or apartment developments)
• A minimum HNC qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Strong communication and numerical skills
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in the construction industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• A proactive attitude and desire to learn and progress

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Structured training and career development
• Mentorship from experienced commercial professionals
• Well located office with excellent facilities and on-site parking
• Secure, long-term career prospects with a thriving regional developer
• Opportunity to work on quality housing developments across Devon, all within a commutable distance of Exeter

If you're looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.