Junior Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction and engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management on live projects. You will assist with cost control, valuations, and financial reporting while gaining hands-on experience to develop your career. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, a degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, and strong numerical and analytical skills. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for progression and development.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, ideally within commercial fit out or building services projects.
• Motivated to develop into a Quantity Surveyor and progress long term within a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost control, valuations, and financial reporting on live construction projects.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and management of commercial documentation.
• Help prepare and manage variations, applications for payment and final accounts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Essex (commutable from Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford, Halstead)

£40,000 to £60,000 DOE + 33 days holiday + Pension + Training & Development

Full time / Permanent

Are you an aspiring Quantity Surveyor with a background in construction, looking for a role where you can develop your commercial skills while working on live building services and commercial fit out projects?

This is an opportunity to join a growing construction and engineering contractor delivering specialist projects across the commercial sector. You will be supported by an experienced commercial team and given structured exposure to the full project lifecycle, from cost planning and procurement through to final accounts.

The company operates in the UK construction market, where demand for high quality commercial and building services projects continues to grow. It is recognised for its collaborative culture, long term client relationships and commitment to developing people from junior level through to senior roles.

In this role you will support the commercial management of multiple projects, working closely with project managers, subcontractors and senior surveyors to control costs and maximise value. You will gain hands on experience with valuations, variations and financial reporting, while building the skills needed to progress into a Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

This position would suit a Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor with construction experience, now seeking a supportive environment with clear progression and long-term career development.

The Role

• Assist with cost control, valuations and financial reporting on live construction projects
• Support procurement of subcontractors and management of commercial documentation
• Help prepare and manage variations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Work closely with project and site teams to monitor budgets and forecasts
• Contribute to commercial decision making and project profitability

The Person

• Experience in construction, ideally within commercial fit out or building services projects
• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail
• Confident communicator able to work with site teams and subcontractors
• Motivated to develop into a Quantity Surveyor and progress long term within a commercial team

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.