Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Elevation Recruitment Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in Rotherham. You will gain hands-on experience across diverse projects, supporting cost control, valuations and payments while working with experienced professionals.

You will develop through training and practical exposure, with opportunities to progress into more senior commercial roles within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Some relevant industry experience, including a placement or previous commercial role.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Interest in construction contracts, with some knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 being advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Carrying out measurements, valuations and applications for payment.
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts and subcontractor payments.
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Assisting with cost value reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Supporting the management of contractual notices, early warnings and compensation events.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and clients.
• Attending project meetings and helping to identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An established and expanding construction and engineering business is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Rotherham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career in quantity surveying, gaining hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of projects while working alongside experienced commercial professionals.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in managing project costs, monitoring financial performance and ensuring contractual requirements are met. You will gain exposure to all aspects of commercial management, with training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Carrying out measurements, valuations and applications for payment.
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts and subcontractor payments.
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Assisting with cost value reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Supporting the management of contractual notices, early warnings and compensation events.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and clients.
• Attending project meetings and helping to identify commercial risks and opportunities.

About You

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be keen to learn, commercially minded and looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry.

You will ideally have:

• A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline, or be working towards a relevant qualification.
• Some relevant industry experience, including a placement or previous commercial role.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An interest in construction contracts, with some knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 being advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to develop practical commercial experience within an established business, working on varied projects and learning from an experienced team.

For someone looking to progress their career, the position provides a supportive working environment, opportunities for further training and the potential to develop into a more senior commercial role over time.