Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ignite Talent Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

25+ days annual leave

Training & progression

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a leading West Yorkshire housebuilder delivering high-quality residential developments. The role is based in the Leeds office with regular site visits across the region.

You will support the commercial team with day-to-day commercial management, subcontractor procurement, budgets, valuations and cost reporting, helping to keep projects within planned costs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role, ideally within housebuilding or residential development.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and commercial principles, including subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveyor and wider Commercial team with day-to-day commercial management of residential developments.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, tendering and preparation of subcontract packages.
• Assist with budgets, valuations, cost reports, forecasts, and monthly commercial reporting.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure, identifying commercial issues and opportunities.
• Assist with measurement and valuation of works completed on site and with cost/value reconciliations.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - West Yorkshire

£35,000 - £42,000 + Package

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

• £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 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