Quantity Surveying jobs in United Kingdom
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Job summary
A well-established specialist contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in the South Coast region. The role involves supporting senior staff with managing contracts, conducting cost analysis, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have experience in a quantity surveying role and strong numerical and organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £35K to £55K, with opportunities for professional development and a varied project portfolio.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a quantity surveying or commercial role within construction.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships.
- Full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Assist with measurements, take-offs, and cost analysis.
- Prepare valuations, variations, and financial reports.
- Support subcontractor procurement and account management.
- Conduct regular site visits across the region.
Skills
Salary: £35,000 £55,000 (experience-dependent)
Sector: Painting & Decorating / Refurbishment
Region: South Coast
A well-established specialist contractor delivering high-quality painting and decorating projects across the South Coast is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious QS seeking real progression, hands‑on responsibility, and exposure to a broad mix of projects.
You will support senior commercial staff in managing multiple contracts from tender through to final account. Day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with measurements, take‑offs, and cost analysis
- Preparing valuations, variations, and financial reports
- Supporting subcontractor procurement and account management
- Contributing to tender submissions and pricing exercises
- Conducting regular site visits across the region
- Working closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost control and forecasting
- Experience in a quantity surveying or commercial role within construction (painting & decorating exposure a bonus, not essential)
- Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Proactive, detail‑focused, and eager to develop professionally
- Full UK driving licence
- Competitive salary between £35K £55K, depending on experience
- A supportive team with clear opportunities for progression
- Varied project portfolio across the South Coast
- Professional development and training to advance your QS career
- A stable, reputable employer with long‑standing client relationships
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.