Job Description
Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Buckinghamshire
Salary: Up to £35k DOE
We are recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a construction and development business specialising in bespoke new build homes, luxury residential refurbishments and listed building renovations.
This opportunity would suit someone with at least one year’s hands-on quantity surveying experience who is looking to develop their commercial skills across varied residential projects.
The Role
Working alongside the commercial manager, your responsibilities will include:
Salary: Up to £35k DOE
We are recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a construction and development business specialising in bespoke new build homes, luxury residential refurbishments and listed building renovations.
This opportunity would suit someone with at least one year’s hands-on quantity surveying experience who is looking to develop their commercial skills across varied residential projects.
The Role
Working alongside the commercial manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with cost planning, budgeting and project cost reporting.
- Preparing subcontractor tender enquiries and comparing quotations.
- Supporting subcontractor procurement and appointment.
- Assisting with valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
- Measuring works from drawings and on site.
- Monitoring expenditure and helping identify potential cost savings.
- Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
- A minimum of one year’s hands-on experience in a quantity surveying role.
- A relevant qualification, such as an HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- Experience within residential construction, ideally new build housing or refurbishment.
- An understanding of construction processes, procurement and cost control.
- Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and confidence using Excel.
- A proactive approach and the confidence to communicate with site and commercial teams.