Junior Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions; Truro; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a motivated Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Truro team on a permanent basis. You will learn alongside a Senior QS, gaining hands-on exposure to the full commercial lifecycle on new build housing and groundworks, with site visits across the local area.

The role offers one-to-one training, a clear path to full QS status, and development in Excel and Procure, with a competitive salary package and ongoing support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 apps, reconciliations and final accounts.
• Attending sites across the local area to monitor progress.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

Procure

Job description

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Truro

Permanent

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

• 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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive and collaborative workplaces, regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or background