Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Office based on the outskirts of Canterbury with site visits across Kent and the South East
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 p/a (depending on experience)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential construction team based on the outskirts of Canterbury.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a residential developer environment, gaining exposure across both commercial and procurement activities on a range of residential construction projects across Kent and the South East.
The role will suit someone with 1 to 5 years' experience who is looking to progress within house building, residential development, or main contracting environments.
Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and must live in a commutable distance to Canterbury.
Key Responsibilities
* Procurement of materials and subcontract packages
* Obtaining and analysing quotations and tender returns
* Preparing package comparisons and commercial recommendations
* Assisting with valuations, variations, and cost reporting
* Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and consultants
* Supporting tendering, budgets and general commercial administration
* Managing purchase orders and supplier relationships
Person Specification
* 1 to 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying
* Exposure to residential construction, house building, or residential developer environments is essential
* A Quantity Surveying degree or relevant construction qualification is desirable but not essential
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
If you are currently open to new opportunities and feel this could be of interest, please apply.
Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk