Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Build Space Group Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tier One construction delivery partner is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a £24m distribution centre project in Norwich. In this role, you will support the Senior QS in managing the commercial aspects of the project. Key duties include assisting with procurement, maintaining site records, and ensuring compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000, plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme - matched contributions up to 6%

Private healthcare & life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Exposure to construction projects, industrial or commercial preferred.
• Willingness to learn in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management and reporting.
• Support subcontractor procurement and payment processes.
• Maintain site records and documentation.
• Prepare cost projections for resources.
• Assist with forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Technical reporting skills

Strong communication

Organisational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – £24m Distribution Centre, Norwich

Location: Flexible, to be discussed based on candidate

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Construction / Industrial & Built Environment

Salary : £35,000 – £45,000 + excellent benefits package

We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team for a £24m distribution centre project in Norwich. You will support the Senior QS in managing the commercial aspects of this high-profile project and gain experience across the full project lifecycle.

Our client is a Tier One construction delivery partner working with major developers, occupiers, retailers, and logistics businesses. They specialise in projects from concept to completion, including new-builds, fit-outs, expansions, renovations, and reconfigurations, primarily within industrial, logistics, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, data centres, and ports, with occasional exposure to commercial, retail, hotels, and education projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management and reporting across the project lifecycle
• Support in subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payment processes
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation
• Prepare cost projections for labour, plant, materials, and resources
• Assist with forecasting and reporting alongside the QS team
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and capture design changes
• Support Senior QS in stakeholder meetings and project coordination

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Some experience or placement exposure in construction projects, ideally industrial or commercial
• Good numerical, technical, and reporting skills
• Strong communication and organisation abilities
• Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment

Why Join Us?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Loyalty leave scheme – up to 5 extra days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme – matched contributions up to 6%
• Private healthcare & life insurance
• Wellbeing support & mobile phone allowance
• Early Friday finishes – 4 : 00 PM
• Dress-down Fridays
• Annual summer & Christmas events, monthly team breakfasts & team-building activities
• Refer a friend incentive
• Cycle to Work scheme

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