Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional contractor in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers genuine career progression with the opportunity to run projects within a year. The ideal candidate will be driven, ambitious, and possess a strong commercial awareness. You will manage procurement, subcontracting, and ensure compliance on various projects, contributing to a supportive working environment focused on your professional growth.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Pension

Private medical

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in residential, care/retirement, or commercial builds is beneficial.
• Someone driven, ambitious, and eager to develop.
• A self-starter who wants more responsibility and quicker progression.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and tendering.
• Subcontract management.
• Cost control and reporting.
• Valuations and variations.
• Working with site teams to ensure commercial and contractual compliance.

Skills

Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Strong commercial awareness

Eager to develop

Self-starter

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Up to £45,000 + will tailor package dependant upon the individual's experience

Benefits: Car or car allowance, pension, private medical, bonus + further benefits

The Company

Are you a driven and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for genuine career progression? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected regional contractor operating across the Midlands and South Yorkshire, delivering high‑quality residential, care & retirement, and commercial schemes valued between £5m and £15m.

With a turnover of £35m, the business is big enough to deliver quality projects — but small enough that you won't be “just a number.” You'll gain far more exposure and responsibility than you would with a Tier One contractor, with clear opportunities to fast‑track your career.

You will be joining a supportive, ambitious regional contractor where your progression truly matters with long‑term opportunity to grow into QS, Senior QS, and beyond.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant QS, you'll work closely with a supportive commercial team while taking on increasing responsibility. For the right person, the aim is that you'll be running your own projects within 12 months.

• Procurement and tendering
• Subcontract management
• Cost control and reporting
• Valuations and variations
• Working with site teams to ensure commercial and contractual compliance
• Supporting delivery across a diverse project portfolio

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements

• Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Someone driven, ambitious, and eager to develop
• A self‑starter who wants more responsibility and quicker progression
• Strong commercial awareness and willingness to learn
• Experience in residential, care/retirement, or commercial builds is beneficial