Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ignite Talent Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25+ days annual leave

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Leeds-based housebuilder delivering residential developments across West Yorkshire. The role is office-based from the Leeds office with regular site visits across the region.

You will support the commercial team with day-to-day management, assist with procurement, budgets, cost reports and valuations, and help ensure projects remain on time and within cost.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role within housebuilding or residential developments.
• Solid understanding of subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial team with day-to-day management of residential developments.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, tendering and preparation of subcontract packages.
• Prepare and review budgets, valuations, cost reports, forecasts and monthly commercial reporting.
• Monitor costs and expenditures, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist with measurement and valuation of works on site and cost/value reconciliations.
• Support subcontractor payments, variations, queries and final accounts.
• Review drawings/specifications to support accurate cost management.
• Collaborate with Site Management, Technical, Land and Commercial teams to keep projects commercially controlled.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve commercial queries and identify cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Cost control

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – West Yorkshire

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join an established housebuilder delivering high-quality residential developments across West Yorkshire.

The role is primarily office-based from the company's Leeds office, with regular site visits required across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant QS looking to develop their commercial career within housebuilding, working alongside an experienced commercial team and gaining exposure across the full lifecycle of residential developments.

You will play an important role in supporting the commercial management of live developments, helping to control costs, manage subcontractors and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and commercially.

The Role

• Support the Quantity Surveyor and wider Commercial team with the day-to-day commercial management of residential developments.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, tendering and preparation of subcontract packages.
• Assist with the preparation and review of budgets, valuations, cost reports, forecasts and monthly commercial reporting.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure, identifying potential commercial issues and opportunities.
• Assist with the measurement and valuation of works completed on site, including cost/value reconciliations.
• Support subcontractor payments, variations, commercial queries and final accounts.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction information to support accurate cost management.
• Work closely with Site Management, Technical, Land and Commercial teams to ensure developments remain commercially controlled.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving commercial queries and identifying cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure commercial processes are followed in line with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation while developing a strong understanding of residential construction, build costs, materials and subcontractor rates.

About You

• Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role, ideally within housebuilding, residential development or a main contractor environment.
• Good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles, including subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft Office packages.
• Relevant HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a construction-related discipline, or currently working towards one.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between the Leeds office and residential developments across Yorkshire.
• Ambitious and keen to progress towards a Quantity Surveyor position.

Salary & Package

• Performance-related bonus and pension scheme.
• Private healthcare / health insurance and life assurance.
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development, with clear career progression towards Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Support from an experienced Commercial team with exposure to the full residential development lifecycle.