Assistant Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Graduate development programme

Support towards chartership (RICS)

Mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Diverse project exposure

Friendly environment

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is assisting a well-established main contractor in Northampton to recruit a Graduate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor. You will support cost planning, measurement, procurement, and financial reporting across a diverse project portfolio from inception to final account.

The role offers mentoring, structured graduate development, and ongoing support toward RICS chartership, with a clear path for progression and exposure to sports stadia, healthcare refurbishments, offices, industrial,

Qualifications

• Degree qualified ideal for the role.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost plans, estimates and tender docs.
• Support measurement and valuation of works.
• Help manage subcontractor procurement and accounts.
• Assist with interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs to keep within budget.
• Support change control and cost reporting.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.
• Maintain accurate project records and docs.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Location: Northampton

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

• 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 GBP500k to GBP20m+

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.