Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Recco; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury homes contractor in Leatherhead is seeking an assistant Quantity Surveyor for a high-end residential project valued at £12 million. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and provides opportunities to learn industry-leading processes. Key responsibilities include preparing cost plans, monitoring project costs, and assisting with procurement and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction sector and a strong analytical mindset.

Benefits

Excellent base salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing cost plans and budgets for construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating subcontractor tenders.
• Knowledge of UK standard forms of contract such as JCT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost plans and budgets for projects.
• Support procurement by analyzing subcontractor tenders.
• Monitor project costs and valuations.
• Assist in preparing interim valuations and payment applications.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting.

Job description

The Company

We are working with a privately owned contractor based in Surrey who specialise in high end residential work reaching values of up to £20 million. Across their 20+ years of experience in this sector they have solidified themselves as a leader in the luxury homes space and built a culture that promotes the long-term progression of employees.

The Role

We are seeking candidates for an assistant Quantity surveyor role, to work on a new build high end residential scheme based in Leatherhead with a value of £12 million. This role offers an excellent base salary + benefits, while providing an opportunity to learn process and practices applied by a leader in the high‑end residential sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets, and tender documents for high‑end residential projects, ensuring accuracy and value alignment with client expectations.
• Support procurement by analysing subcontractor tenders, preparing comparisons, and assisting with contract award recommendations.
• Monitor project costs, including valuations, variations, and change control, helping to maintain budgets throughout the build.
• Assist in preparing interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts in accordance with UK standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT).
• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting, working closely with the senior QS and site team to manage commercial risk.

Requirements

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