Assistant Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Graduate development programme

Support towards RICS

Mentoring

Career progression

Exposure to diverse projects

Friendly environment

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Graduate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a Leicester-based role. You will assist in commercial management across a range of construction projects, working under a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager to gain hands-on experience and professional development.

This opportunity offers mentoring, training towards chartership, and exposure to projects including sports, healthcare, offices, industrial, and heritage refurbishments.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or a related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Interest in pursuing chartership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Support measurement and valuation of works.
• Help manage subcontractor procurement, packages, and accounts.
• Assist with interim valuations and final accounts submission.
• Monitor project costs and keep projects within budget.
• Support cost reporting and change control processes.
• Attend site visits, meetings and client discussions.
• Maintain commercial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams to support delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or related field

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Location: Leicester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Training & Development

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual at the early stages of their quantity surveying career to gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of construction projects while receiving ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development towards chartership.

Project Portfolio

Projects typically include:

• Sports stadia and playing fields
• Healthcare and medical refurbishments
• Commercial office developments and fit-outs
• Industrial and warehouse schemes
• Residential and mixed-use developments
• Heritage and listed building refurbishments
• Public sector and local authority projects
• New-build and refurbishment contracts ranging from 500k to 20m+

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, you will assist in the commercial management of construction projects from inception through to final account. The role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Support the measurement and valuation of works.
• Help manage subcontractor procurement, packages, and accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and help ensure projects remain within budget.
• Support the management of variations, change control, and cost reporting.
• Attend site visits, progress meetings, and client meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.
• Work closely with project teams to support successful project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified ideally
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to develop a career in quantity surveying.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Package

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Structured graduate development programme.
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership (RICS).
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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