Assistant Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their award-winning team in South Yorkshire. The role offers competitive benefits, including a salary of up to £33,000, and focuses on supporting the commercial team in various cost-related tasks to enhance project efficiency. This position is perfect for recent graduates or students in surveying looking to develop their careers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Medical cover

25 days' holiday

Additional leave for long service

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Studying or recently qualified in surveying at a UK college or university.
• Demonstrate strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in cost-effective building from quantity surveying to procurement.
• Assist with cost control, maintain compliance, and support subcontractor processes.
• Manage subcontractor orders and payments, and contribute to departmental efficiency.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Studying or recently qualified in surveying

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor job in South Yorkshire for a well-known housebuilder / developer.

Your new company.
This award-winning housebuilder has been recognised as a 5-star-rated organisation for over a decade, celebrated for their commitment to delivering high-quality homes for all generations. They foster a culture of inclusivity and professional development, offering tailored opportunities for employees at all levels to grow. Adopting a hybrid working model, they combine innovation with flexibility, ensuring a modern and collaborative working environment.
In your new role
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in various aspects of cost-effective building, from quantity surveying to procurement.
Reporting to senior team members, your responsibilities will include assisting with cost control, compiling reports, maintaining compliance with group policies, and supporting subcontractor processes.
You'll also be involved in tender preparations, managing subcontractor orders and payments, and contributing to the efficiency of departmental administration.
What you'll need to succeed.
The ideal candidate will be studying or recently qualified in surveying at a UK college or university, and demonstrate strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and a good standard of written English are essential.
You should be methodical, organised, and able to work independently while thriving under pressure.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships are key, along with a proactive and professional approach to tasks.
What you'll get in return:
In addition to a competitive salary of up to £33,000 + car allowance/car, study support, you'll benefit from medical cover, and 25 days' holiday, with additional leave for long service and, best of all, fantastic career progression.
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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