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Professional Personnel Management Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Career progression

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its construction team. This entry-level role is ideal for graduates or those at the early stages of a QS career, offering hands-on experience across a diverse range of projects with mentoring toward chartership.

You will report to a Senior QS and Commercial Manager, assisting in cost plans, valuations, procurement, and cost reporting while helping ensure projects stay within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified candidate preferred.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good Excel and MS Office skills.
• Independent worker with ability to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Support measurement and valuation of works.
• Help manage subcontractor procurement, packages and accounts.
• Assist with interim valuations and final accounts submissions.
• Monitor project costs to keep them within budget.
• Support variations, change control and cost reporting.
• Attend site visits, progress and client meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams to support successful delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Training & Development

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual at the early stages of their quantity surveying career to gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of construction projects while receiving ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development towards chartership.

Projects typically include:

• Sports stadia and playing fields
• Healthcare and medical refurbishments
• Commercial office developments and fit-outs
• Industrial and warehouse schemes
• Residential and mixed-use developments
• Heritage and listed building refurbishments
• Public sector and local authority projects
• New-build and refurbishment contracts ranging from £500k to £20m+

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, you will assist in the commercial management of construction projects from inception through to final account. The role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Support the measurement and valuation of works.
• Help manage subcontractor procurement, packages, and accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and help ensure projects remain within budget.
• Support the management of variations, change control, and cost reporting.
• Attend site visits, progress meetings, and client meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.
• Work closely with project teams to support successful project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified ideally
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to develop a career in quantity surveying.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Package

• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership (RICS).
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.