Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Mentoring from senior QS

Exposure to diverse projects

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd. is assisting a well-established main contractor in recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for their Leeds-based commercial team.

The role offers exposure to valuations, cost reporting, tendering, and contract administration while developing skills in a supportive environment. You will gain experience working with project delivery teams across multiple sectors and contribute to maintaining robust commercial records and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical ability with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: Construction/Quantity Surveying qualification.

Responsibilities

• Preparing client valuations and applications for payment.
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities.
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining commercial records.
• Assisting with contract administration and subcontract management.
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessments.
• Providing commercial support to project delivery teams.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career with a successful and growing main contractor?

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded

main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across a range of sectors throughout the UK. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an ambitious

Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced commercial professionals, gain valuable project exposure, and develop your career within a supportive business that actively invests in its people.

The Role

• Preparing client valuations and applications for payment
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records
• Assisting with contract administration and subcontract management
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessments
• Providing commercial support to project delivery teams
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures

About You

We're looking for someone who is motivated, eager to learn, and keen to build a long-term career within the construction industry.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A Construction, Quantity Surveying or related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent) - desirable
• Previous experience working for a main contractor or within the construction industry is advantageous but not essential
• A genuine passion for developing a career in Quantity Surveying

What's on Offer

Salary up to

£45,000 depending on experience

• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors
• Exposure to a diverse range of construction projects
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression within a growing business