Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment Limited; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Development opportunities

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor delivering planned maintenance and refurbishment works within social housing across the South West. Based in Launceston, you will support the commercial team, assist in cost control, valuations, and reporting.

Candidates with prior QS exposure or currently studying towards a QS qualification are encouraged; a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor role.
• Experience within construction, planned maintenance, refurbishment, or social housing is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of planned maintenance and refurbishment contracts.
• Support the preparation of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payments, and account management.
• Monitor project costs and help prepare cost reports and forecasts.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure commercial performance is maintained.
• Assist with variations, contract administration, and financial reporting.
• Build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Numerical skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

QS qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)

Launceston

Interviews Available ASAP

About Us

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary and permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment, from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester, and the South West, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety, and Sales.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor delivering planned maintenance and refurbishment works within the social housing sector across the South West.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in delivering planned works contracts within occupied social housing. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and operational teams, you'll assist in managing costs, subcontractor accounts, valuations, and commercial reporting to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some previous Quantity Surveying experience who is looking to develop their career within the social housing sector. Candidates who are currently studying towards a Quantity Surveying qualification or are part-qualified are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of planned maintenance and refurbishment contracts.
• Support the preparation of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payments, and account management.
• Monitor project costs and help prepare cost reports and forecasts.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure commercial performance is maintained.
• Assist with variations, contract administration, and financial reporting.
• Build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor role.
• Experience within construction, planned maintenance, refurbishment, or social housing is desirable.
• Good commercial awareness and strong numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Working towards or part-qualified in a Quantity Surveying qualification is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a well-established contractor.
• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development.
• Support towards further qualifications where applicable.
• Opportunity to work on long‑term social housing planned works contracts.