Assistant Quantity Surveyor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured training and career growth

Mentorship from experienced pros

On-site parking

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Exeter to join a regional housebuilder's commercial team. Based from the Exeter office, you will support cost management, procurement, measurements, valuations and monthly reporting on new-build residential schemes across Devon.

This permanent role offers a salary of £30,000–£40,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and structured training to help you progress within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in new-build residential housing developments.
• HNC qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong numerical skills and commercial awareness.

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 the project lifecycle.

Skills

New-build residential experience

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

MS Office

Proactive attitude

Education

HNC in Construction/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Exeter, you will join a regional developer’s commercial team, supporting delivery of new-build residential schemes across Devon. This permanent role carries a salary between £30,000 and £40,000, plus a benefits package. Working from the Exeter office, your duties will include cost management, subcontractor procurement, valuation preparation, and monthly reporting. The position suits someone with prior surveying exposure seeking structured progression. With a secured land bank and active pipeline, the business provides stable, long-term work. You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues, gaining broad experience across the full project lifecycle. This is a practical, hands-on role for a professional ready to advance their career within a reputable housebuilder.

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.