Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Caval Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Leeds. This role involves cost control, valuations, and supporting procurement across various projects. Ideal for candidates with a Quantity Surveying degree looking for their first opportunity, you will monitor budget performance and work closely with teams on-site, supporting smooth financial delivery. A driver's license and QS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Seeking a motivated individual with a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Must be open to site-based work and happy to collaborate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuations, cost reports, and interim applications.
• Measure and quantify materials and labour from drawings.
• Support procurement by obtaining and evaluating quotations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and change orders.
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and support valuations.
• Liaise with site teams to align commercial and on-site performance.
• Help prepare subcontractor payments and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and cost files.
• Work with the Senior QS to support cost control and risk management.
• Attend client and internal commercial meetings as required.

Skills

QS Experience or QS degree

Driver's license

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds (Office / Site Based)

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Leeds-based drylining subcontractor, supporting cost control, valuations, and procurement across drylining, ceilings, and partitioning packages in commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and office projects. This role suits someone looking to develop their QS career and who is happy being site-based while working closely with project teams to ensure smooth financial delivery.

If you have a Quantity Surveying degree and are looking for your first post‑graduate opportunity, this could be a great fit for you!

Key Requirements

• QS Experience or QS degree needed
• Driver’s license needed

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuations, cost reports, and interim applications
• Measure and quantify materials and labour from drawings
• Support procurement by obtaining and evaluating quotations
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and change orders
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and support valuations
• Liaise with site teams to align commercial and on‑site performance
• Help prepare subcontractor payments and final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and cost files
• Work with the Senior QS to support cost control and risk management
• Attend client and internal commercial meetings as required

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