Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing principal contractor in Shrewsbury is seeking a Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor to aid in the commercial workload and develop skills for a senior role. Responsibilities include procurement, tendering support, and financial management. This role offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000, 25 days holiday, and mentorship for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Mentorship and career progression

Company vehicle available as you progress

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or studying towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• 1-3 years' experience with a main contractor or developer.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and subcontract packages.
• Support estimating, tendering, and budget management.
• Prepare and process subcontractor payments and valuations.
• Maintain cost records and support monthly financial reporting.
• Work closely with the Director and Project Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

£35,000 to £40,000 plus Pension and 25 Days Holiday

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Company vehicle available as you progress into a senior role

I am working with a growing principal contractor delivering new build and social housing schemes across Shropshire and the surrounding areas. They operate as a main contractor, managing projects from concept to completion, with most works delivered through subcontracted trade packages.

The business is lean and hands-on. The office has a small, mixed team of four, supported by site and remote staff. It is a collaborative environment where everyone has visibility across projects and decisions, and progression is genuinely encouraged as the company grows.

They are looking to appoint a Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Director and Project Manager with the day-to-day commercial workload. You will gain exposure to the full commercial lifecycle and develop the skills to take on more responsibility over time, ultimately progressing into a Senior QS position and helping to manage that function within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with procurement and putting together subcontract packages such as plumbing, electrical, and groundworks
• Supporting estimating, tendering, and budget management
• Preparing and processing subcontractor payments and valuations
• Maintaining cost records and supporting monthly financial reporting
• Working closely with the Director and Project Manager to ensure commercial control on projects

About You

• Degree qualified or studying towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• One to three years' experience with a main contractor or developer
• Strong attention to detail, organised and proactive
• Keen to learn and develop into a more senior commercial role

Package

• £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Mentorship and career progression to Senior QS
• Company vehicle available as you progress