Assistant Quantity Surveyor

PSR Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in the UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support project management and cost control. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for career progression and professional development in a people-first culture. Ideal candidates must have a degree in Quantity Surveying and possess strong numerical and analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Healthcare

Pension

Enhanced leave options

Continuous professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Quantity Surveying required.
• Experience within a main contractor, developer, or consultancy preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers on projects.
• Support project cost control and valuations.
• Prepare and manage subcontract enquiries and payments.
• Help with tendering and budgets.
• Work with site teams for project delivery.
• Develop technical and commercial skills through mentorship.
• Transition to managing projects up to £10 million.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organisational abilities

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you looking to take the next big step in your Quantity Surveying career? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established Tier 1 main contractor with a strong presence across Yorkshire, delivering some of the region's most exciting commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

With a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and career progression, this contractor is known for investing in its people and offering long-term opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers across live projects
• Supporting with project cost control, valuations, and reporting
• Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries, orders, and payments
• Helping with tendering, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
• Working with site teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Developing your technical and commercial skills with hands-on mentorship
• Slowly transition to looking after full projects up to a value of £10 million

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Experience gained within a main contractor, developer, or consultancy (placements considered)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisation abilities
• A proactive approach and eagerness to develop your career

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, aligned with your experience
• Excellent perks and benefits including healthcare, pension, and enhanced leave options
• Continuous professional development and structured career progression
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the region
• A people-first culture where your contribution is valued and your career growth is supported
• This is not a role that comes available often - making it a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to progress their career with one of the UK's leading contractors