Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Caval Limited; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Leeds is seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The role involves supporting cost control, valuations, and procurement for various projects. Ideal for candidates with a Quantity Surveying degree seeking their first post-graduate opportunity. Responsibilities include assisting with cost reports, site visits, and liaising with project teams. This is a site-based position offering a great chance to develop a QS career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Person must have a Quantity Surveying degree and be looking for their first post-graduate opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuations, cost reports, and interim applications.
• Measure and quantify materials and labour from drawings.
• Support procurement by obtaining and evaluating quotations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and change orders.
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and support valuations.
• Liaise with site teams to align commercial and on-site performance.
• Help prepare subcontractor payments and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and cost files.
• Work with the Senior QS to support cost control and risk management.
• Attend client and internal commercial meetings as required.

Skills

QS Experience

Driver's License

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Leeds (Office/ Site Based)

Salary:

£25,000 - £30,000

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Leeds-based drylining subcontractor, supporting cost control, valuations, and procurement across drylining, ceilings, and partitioning packages in commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and office projects. This role suits someone looking to develop their QS career and who is happy being site-based while working closely with project teams to ensure smooth financial delivery.

If you have a Quantity Surveying degree and are looking for your first post-graduate opportunity, this could be a great fit for you!

Key Requirements:

• QS Experience or QS degree Needed
• Driver's License Needed
• If you have a Quantity Surveying degree and are looking for your first post-graduate opportunity, this could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Assist with valuations, cost reports, and interim applications
• Measure and quantify materials and labour from drawings
• Support procurement by obtaining and evaluating quotations
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and change orders
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and support valuations
• Liaise with site teams to align commercial and on-site performance
• Help prepare subcontractor payments and final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and cost files
• Work with the Senior QS to support cost control and risk management
• Attend client and internal commercial meetings as required

If interested please give me a call on (phone number removed), or email via