Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Super Prime Residential

Premises Recruitment Ltd; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Bank holidays

Employee assistance

Healthcare initiatives

Long service awards

Discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Premises Recruitment Ltd is sourcing an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a leading prime residential main contractor. The role is site-based in South Somerset, supporting commercial delivery on projects from £2m to £30m across high-end residences, heritage work, and bespoke builds.

You'll gain experience across the full project lifecycle, with structured support and real responsibilities. The team works on Grade I/II listed properties and high-end refurbishments, offering a clear development path

Qualifications

• Working towards a Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC in Construction
• Knowledge of private residential contracting preferred
• Strong numeracy and financial skills
• Confident using MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Clear and precise written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting with subcontractor and material enquiries to support effective procurement
• Supporting the preparation and assembly of subcontract orders and documentation
• Managing elements of subcontractor accounts, including remeasurement and variations
• Recording, pricing, and tracking project variations
• Reviewing subcontractor payment applications and preparing payment notices
• Supporting valuations, cost analysis, and commercial reporting
• Working closely with senior colleagues to develop commercial awareness and technical expertise

Skills

Numeracy

Financial skills

Written communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC in Construction

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Super Prime Residential

Site-Based | South Somerset

I'm currently working with a leading prime residential main contractor renowned for delivering exceptional high-end residential, heritage conservation and bespoke construction projects across London and the South of England.

This is an opportunity to join a business trusted with some of Britain's most prestigious private residences, boutique hotels, and historically significant buildings. With craftsmanship and quality at the heart of everything they do, they are now looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of projects ranging from £2m-£30m.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll work closely with experienced commercial professionals, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle. This is a development focused role offering structured support, real responsibility, and the chance to build your career within a highly respected specialist contractor.

Projects include Grade I and II listed properties, prime residential refurbishments, contemporary new builds, sporting estates, and grand country homes, each requiring exceptional attention to detail and technical understanding.

You'll be site‑based, joining a collaborative and professional environment committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with subcontractor and material enquiries to support effective procurement
• Supporting the preparation and assembly of subcontract orders and documentation
• Managing elements of subcontractor accounts, including remeasurement and variations
• Recording, pricing, and tracking project variations
• Reviewing subcontractor payment applications and preparing payment notices
• Supporting valuations, cost analysis, and commercial reporting
• Working closely with senior colleagues to develop commercial awareness and technical expertise

About You

• Working towards a Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC in Construction
• Knowledge of private residential contracting preferred
• Some technical awareness of both traditional and modern construction methods
• Strong numeracy and financial skills
• Confident using MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Clear and precise written communication skills
• Comfortable adapting to construction management IT systems

What's on Offer

• Increasing holiday allowance with service, plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Employee Assistance Programme (legal advice, counselling, and wellbeing support)
• Healthcare initiatives
• Long service recognition awards
• Retail and supermarket discounts
• Structured development and training support

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Quantity Surveyor who wants to build their career in a specialist, high quality environment where craftsmanship and attention to detail truly matter.

If you're interested in learning more or would like a confidential conversation - please apply or get in touch directly!