Assistant Quantity Surveyor

City Site Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City Site Solutions Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its family-run commercial team on high-end residential projects. You will support procurement, cost control and final accounts, gaining hands-on experience from inception to completion.

The role offers exposure to prestigious projects, direct contact with directors, and genuine opportunities to develop your commercial knowledge as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant or Trainee Quantity Surveyor role in construction.
• Understanding of cost control and commercial management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with commercial management of high-end residential projects.
• Supporting preparation and management of budgets, cost plans and reports.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries and quotation analysis.
• Preparing and evaluating valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks.
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and final accounts.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and directors.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records to support financial delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

QS qualification or working towards

Job description

We are working with a well-established, family-run main contractor based in Oxfordshire, specialising in high-end residential new-build and refurbishment projects for private clients. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a business delivering prestigious residential projects where quality, attention to detail and client satisfaction are at the forefront of everything they do.

Working closely with the senior team and company directors, you will support the commercial management of projects from procurement and cost control through to final accounts. You will gain valuable experience across a varied portfolio of high-end residential schemes, with genuine opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and progress as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the commercial management of high-end residential new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Supporting the preparation and management of project budgets, cost plans and financial reports.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries and the analysis of quotations.
• Preparing and evaluating valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential commercial risks.
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and the preparation of final accounts.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and company directors.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and supporting the successful financial delivery of projects.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within construction.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards one would be advantageous.
• An understanding of construction processes, cost control and commercial management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers.
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibility.
• An interest in high-end residential construction, bespoke projects and quality-led delivery.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a respected, family-run main contractor.
• Exposure to prestigious, high-end residential new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Direct access to company directors and experienced construction professionals.
• Hands-on commercial experience across projects from inception through to completion.
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities as the business grows.
• A supportive working environment where quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail are valued.

If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within a growing contractor delivering high-quality residential projects, we would love to hear from you.