Quantity Surveyor

rise technical recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction company in Northampton is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This office-based position offers competitive remuneration between £30,000 and £50,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in quantity surveying and a background in construction, and will support the commercial aspects of live projects. Opportunities for training and clear advancement to Senior Quantity Surveyor are available within a financially stable company aiming for sustainable growth.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Training

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• A background in construction is required.
• Commitment to progress within the role.

Responsibilities

• Measure and estimate construction works.
• Prepare valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Attend site meetings and valuation visits.
• Liaise with construction professionals.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Construction background

Hard-working and committed

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

30,000 - 50,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Training + Progression

Northampton - Office Based

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, with some construction experience, to join a growing, well‑run construction business operating across brickwork and scaffolding packages for major housebuilders. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth plans, this role offers stability, variety, and clear long‑term progression.

Do you have Quantity Surveying experience in the construction industry? Are you keen to join a thriving subcontractor delivering high‑value projects? Do you want hands‑on development with a clear route to Senior Quantity Surveyor?

The contractor delivers brickwork and scaffolding packages for leading residential developers across Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding regions. With modern offices, a strong commercial structure, and turnover in excess of £10 m, they are privately owned, financially stable, and focused on sustainable growth rather than aggressive expansion. Off the back of a successful year they are looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to their Commercial team.

You will support and manage the commercial aspects of multiple live projects, covering measurement, valuations, cost control, and final accounts. This is a fully office‑based role with regular site visits to support valuations and project delivery.

The Role

• Measuring and estimating construction works
• Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Attending site meetings and monthly valuation visits
• Liasing with construction professionals

The Person

• Quantity Surveying experience
• Construction background
• Hard‑working, committed and wanting to progress
• Commutable to Northampton daily

Reference: BBBH (phone number removed)

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