Junior Quantity Surveyor – Permanent
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Salary + excellent package
Employer: Regional Housing Developer
Are you a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor looking to accelerate your commercial career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Norfolk’s housing developers, renowned for delivering high-quality homes.
Perfect for someone with early QS experience who wants a supportive environment, real progression, and exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of residential projects.
The Opportunity
Working alongside an experienced Senior MQS, you will support the commercial function on new-build housing developments across the region. You’ll be involved from early cost planning stages right through to handover and final accounts.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with procurement, tender enquiries, and subcontractor comparisons
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Preparing take-offs, measurements, and BOQs
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Supporting monthly valuations, payment applications, and cost-reporting
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Assisting with CVRs, budget tracking, and financial control
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Managing and updating commercial documentation
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Liaising with Site Managers and assisting with variations and progress updates
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Building strong relationships with supply chain partners
This role offers excellent mentorship, and a clear pathway to Assistant QS and QS level.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is driven, detail-focused, and keen to build a long-term career within the residential sector. Ideal candidates will have:
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1–3 years’ experience as a Junior QS / Assistant QS / Trainee QS
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Background in construction or residential development (preferred but not essential)
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Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or currently studying)
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Good communication, numeracy, and organisational skills
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Ambition to progress and take on more responsibility as you develop
What’s On Offer?
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Competitive salary depending on experience
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Prestigious employer with an excellent market reputation
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Real career progression and training support
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Exposure to high-quality housing developments across Norfolk & Suffolk
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Supportive commercial team and positive working culture
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Bonus scheme, pension, mileage and other benefits
If you’re a Junior QS looking for genuine career development with a leading Norfolk housing developer, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact Emma at Anglian Recruitment