Assistant Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Structured training and career dev

Mentorship from professionals

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for their Exeter base, joining a supportive commercial team working on exciting new-build residential developments in Devon. You’ll work under Senior Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial management of live projects and gaining exposure across the surveying function.

Ideal candidates will have experience in trainee/assistant QS roles, a background in new-build residential schemes, and an HNC in Construction or related

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.
• New-build residential experience (housing or apartment developments).
• Minimum HNC qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and numerical skills.
• Proactive attitude and desire to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Construction/QS

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

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