Assistant Quantity Surveyor (School, Suffolk)

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building and construction contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious school project located near Suffolk. This full-time, permanent role requires supporting financial aspects and assisting team members to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate should have experience in quantity surveying and a degree in a related field. Benefits include lodging expenses, 25 days of annual holiday, and a group personal pension scheme.

Benefits

Lodging expenses paid

25 days holiday annually

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Main contractor experience with procurement and subcontractor management.
• Understanding of client and team roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the line manager.
• Manage financial aspects of project sections.
• Assist team members to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide accurate, real-time reporting.

Skills

Quantity surveyor experience

Construction and building knowledge

Experience working on school projects

Good organizational skills

Accurate administration and compliance

Ability to work under pressure

Experience managing project budgets

Willingness to learn and adapt

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (School, Suffolk)

Ref no. BHN590173

Location: Suffolk

Start date: ASAP

Job type: Permanent

Status: Open

Job Summary

Matchtech has partnered with a leading building and construction contractor to find an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) for a prestigious school project near Suffolk.

Key Skills Required

• Quantity surveyor experience
• Construction and building knowledge
• Experience working on school projects

About the Role

The site is located in Sudbury, Suffolk, requiring travel 2-3 days a week. This is a full-time, permanent role, typically 40 hours per week, with start times from 8 am to 5 pm, flexible by agreement.

Responsibilities

• Support the line manager
• Manage financial aspects of project sections
• Assist team members to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain high standards of quality and service
• Address issues early to promote resolution
• Provide accurate, real-time reporting
• Achieve project targets while maintaining relationships with clients and supply chain
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, orders, and contract administration
• Update and maintain tracking documents such as procurement schedules and warranty trackers
• Ensure compliance with regional and company procedures regarding subcontractor payments
• Understand main contract forms, amendments, and contract documents

Skills & Experience

• Main contractor experience with procurement and subcontractor management
• Good organizational skills
• Accurate administration and compliance
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience managing project budgets
• Understanding of client and team roles
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Benefits

• Lodging expenses paid
• 25 days holiday annually
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to qualifying period)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)

About Matchtech

Matchtech is a STEM recruitment specialist with over 40 years of experience.