Assistant Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000

Permanent, full-time

28 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Company pension

Training and development

Mentoring from experienced QS

Career progression

Job summary

PPM Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a main contractor’s commercial team. The role offers exposure to medical, retail, education and office schemes with a clear path for career progression.

You will work with senior QS and project teams on pre-construction through to completion, handling valuations, cost reporting and subcontractor management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within construction.
• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in QS or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of client valuations and applications for payment.
• Support monthly cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and account management.
• Support the preparation of tenders and estimates.
• Assist with the management of variations and change control.
• Support contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Assist with subcontractor payments and final accounts.
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project and commercial records.
• Work closely with site and project teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (PPM/AQS) Nottingham, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum + car allow/car + pension + holidays

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and growing main contractor is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their experience, take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a supportive and commercially focused construction business.

The company delivers a diverse range of construction projects across sectors including healthcare, retail, education and commercial offices, providing excellent exposure to different project environments and construction disciplines.

You will work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and site teams, gaining hands‑on experience across the commercial management of projects from pre‑construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of client valuations and applications for payment


• Support monthly cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis


• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance


• Assist with subcontractor procurement and account management


• Support the preparation of tenders and estimates


• Assist with the management of variations and change control


• Support contract administration and commercial reporting


• Assist with subcontractor payments and final accounts


• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities


• Maintain accurate project and commercial records


• Work closely with site and project teams to support successful project delivery


• Gain experience across projects within healthcare, retail, education and commercial office sectors

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within construction


• An HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline


• Strong numerical and analytical skills


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience


• Permanent, full-time position


• 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays


• Company pension scheme


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Support and mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors


• Exposure to varied projects across healthcare, retail, education and commercial offices


• Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression