Royston - up to £35,000 per annum + Benefits + Professional Development
Shape the Future of Sustainable Construction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading national property services organisation. You’ll be part of a professional, growing team delivering a wide range of building, maintenance, and retrofit projects across the Northern Home Counties region. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their surveying career within a business that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
The Role
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial and technical management of multiple contracts — helping to ensure each project runs smoothly, efficiently, and to budget. Working closely with a Project Surveyor, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across procurement, cost reporting, valuations, and subcontractor management, supporting the full project lifecycle from pre‑start to final account.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the financial and commercial control of construction and property projects.
* Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and contract documentation.
* Support procurement and tender processes, managing subcontractor relationships and performance.
* Monitor project costs, valuations, and forecasts to ensure profitability and accuracy.
* Produce monthly reports and support senior colleagues in budget reviews.
* Work collaboratively with operational teams to achieve programme, cost, and quality targets.
What We’re Looking For
* HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related field.
* Experience working with bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and D&B contracts.
* Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and time-management abilities.
* Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other commercial reporting tools.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Experience within construction, retrofit, or building fabric upgrades.
* Knowledge of PAS 2035 and retrofit principles.
What’s in It for You
* Competitive salary with clear career progression pathways.
* Pension scheme and employee benefits package.
* Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
* Work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to sustainability and quality delivery.
Join a Team That Builds for the Future
If you’re driven, detail-focused, and ready to grow within a supportive and professional environment, this is the perfect next step in your surveying career.
Apply today and take your place at the heart of a team shaping the future of sustainable property services across the Northern Home Counties.
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