Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Plymouth

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established and highly respected regional contractor on a permanent basis. Operating across the UK, the business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects within the commercial, retail and specialist refurbishment sectors, with projects valuing up to a few million.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a supportive commercial team, gaining exposure to a varied workload and long-term progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will provide commercial support to the Commercial Manager and senior leadership team across multiple live projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the commercial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Reviewing contract terms and conditions alongside the Commercial Manager
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Assisting with the preparation, submission and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts
• Identifying, pricing and managing project variations in a timely manner
• Supporting effective cash flow management across projects
• Assisting with monthly CVR reporting and cost forecasting
• Monitoring commercial risk and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Supporting operational teams with project reporting and commercial administration
• Providing estimating and pre-construction support where required
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards qualification
• Previous experience within construction or refurbishment projects preferred
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good negotiation and organisational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and package
• Ongoing training and career development
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors
• Stable, long-established business with a strong regional reputation
• Supportive team environment with genuine progression opportunities

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English