Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Full Time – Exeter

Catering; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training and development

Mentorship from experienced pros

On-site parking

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Based from Exeter office, this leading regional developer is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team on new-build housing developments across Devon. You will support senior QS on procurement, measurements, cost reporting and value engineering.

This permanent position offers a competitive salary, structured training and clear progression in a supportive environment with a strong project pipeline in the South West.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor in residential construction.
• New-build residential experience is preferred.
• Minimum HNC qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong communication and numerical skills.
• Proficient IT skills and proactive attitude to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and materials.
• Carry out measurements and valuations.
• Support payment applications and subcontractor accounts.
• Assist with cost reporting and budget monitoring.
• Contribute to final account negotiations and settlements.

Skills

Procurement of subcontractors

Measurements & valuations

Cost reporting

Budget monitoring

Final account negotiations

Site coordination

Education

HNC in Construction/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Propel Your Quantity Surveying Career with a Leading Regional Developer

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a highly respected housebuilder?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business with an outstanding reputation for delivering quality residential developments across Devon.

Based from their Exeter office, you'll become part of a supportive and experienced commercial team, working on exciting new-build housing developments and gaining invaluable exposure to all aspects of the surveying function. With a strong pipeline of projects and a substantial land bank secured for the future, this is a business that offers genuine stability, career progression, and long-term opportunities.

The Role

Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of live residential developments, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with procurement of subcontractors and materials
• Carrying out measurements and valuations
• Supporting payment applications and subcontractor accounts
• Assisting with cost reporting and budget monitoring
• Contributing to final account negotiations and settlements
• Working closely with site teams and commercial colleagues throughout the project lifecycle

About You

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to build a long‑term career within quantity surveying and residential construction.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role
• New‑build residential experience (housing or apartment developments)
• A minimum HNC qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Strong communication and numerical skills
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in the construction industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• A proactive attitude and desire to learn and progress

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Structured training and career development
• Mentorship from experienced commercial professionals
• Well located office with excellent facilities and on-site parking
• Secure, long‑term career prospects with a thriving regional developer
• Opportunity to work on quality housing developments across Devon, all within a commutable distance of Exeter

If you're looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £30000 - £40000/annum Package

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Exeter