Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We Are Footprint; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Portsmouth to support a major residential development project. The role involves cost management, subcontractor procurement, and budget oversight, providing a significant opportunity for career progression and professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Training and support from experienced surveyors

Competitive salary and car allowance

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience on contractor or developer side is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Support monthly valuations, cost reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage budgets, variations, and cash flow.

Skills

Confident communicator

Well-organised

Good commercial awareness

Proficient in Excel

Education

HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

This range is provided by We Are Footprint. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Our client, a building developer/contractor are seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major residential development in Portsmouth. This is a key role supporting the financial management and delivery of a multi-phase housing project consisting of private housing and apartments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and payments
• Support monthly valuations, cost reporting, and forecasting
• Help manage budgets, variations, and cash flow
• Attend site meetings and liaise with site and design teams
• Maintain accurate records and assist with final accounts

What We're Looking For:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role (contractor or developer side)
• HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Confident communicator, well-organised, with good commercial awareness
• Proficient in Excel; experience with construction management software is a plus

What’s on Offer:

• Excellent career progression with a reputable regional contractor
• Training and support from experienced surveyors
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and company benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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