Junior Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions Ltd in Truro is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. You will work under a Senior QS gaining hands-on experience across the full commercial lifecycle of core projects in new build housing and groundworks.

This role offers structured training, progression to full QS status, and exposure to bid prep, invoicing, and site valuations while visiting sites in the local area.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Quantity Surveying or related construction field.
• Bright, proactive and keen to learn with a strong work ethic and good communication skills.
• 1+ years of experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial duties under the guidance of the Senior QS.
• Support bid preparation and estimating costs.
• Engage with sub-contractors and issue tender packages.
• Perform take-offs and site valuations.
• Assist with invoicing, payment applications, reconciliations and final accounts.
• Attend sites across the local area to monitor progress.

Skills

Proactive learner

Strong communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Related construction field

Tools

Excel

Procure

Job description

Junior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Truro

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

Sphere solutions are recruiting for an ambitious, driven Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a commercial team in Truro. Working alongside an experienced Senior QS, you will gain hands‑on experience across the full commercial lifecycle of core projects, which focus on new build housing and groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Senior QS, you will assist with commercial duties, including:

• Supporting bid preparation and estimating costs.
• Engaging with sub-contractors and issuing tender packages.
• Performing take‑offs and carrying out site valuations.
• Assisting with invoicing, payment applications, reconciliations, and final account settlements.
• Attending sites across the local area to monitor progress

What We’re Looking For

• Recent graduate in Quantity Surveying, or a related Construction field
• Bright, proactive, and keen to learn with a great work ethic and strong communication skills.

OR

• ~1+ years of experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.
• Solid working understanding of full commercial duties
• Ability to work with autonomy on day‑to‑day tasks.

Requirements

• Full UK driving
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable using electronic document/drawing platforms such as Procure.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• One‑on‑one training and support from an experienced Senior QS/Estimator.
• Clear progression path to full QS status as your experience grows.

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