Junior quantity surveyor

Job Description

We’re growing and need to build our commercial capability. We’re hiring a Junior/Assistant QS to work alongside our Lead QS, assisting with quote production, pricing operations, and tender management. You’ll take on operational responsibilities that support our Lead QS and enable the team to manage a growing workload efficiently.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING

We’re a growing roofing contractor with real work and genuine opportunity. You’ll work on varied project types (domestic, commercial, industrial) and have hands-on mentoring from an experienced QS. We invest in people who deliver accuracy and take ownership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare roofing quotations from drawings, site surveys, and client specifications
• Review drawings to identify scope and material requirements
• Prepare material schedules and labour estimates using our cost templates and supplier pricing
• Manage roofing material supplier quotations and update pricing as required
• Assist with quote delivery within agreed turnarounds
• Attend site visits to validate quotation scope and understand project conditions
• Prepare method statements and health & safety documentation for roofing works
• Input quotations into estimating software and maintain accuracy of cost data
• Support quote performance tracking and process improvements

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Essential:

• Strong Excel skills - able to build cost models and manage data logically
• Meticulous attention to detail with numbers – accuracy is non-negotiable
• Able to read and understand construction drawings
• Comfortable with heights and willing to work on roof sites
• Fast learner who can absorb technical knowledge and apply it independently
• Organised, process-driven, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Clear communicator with clients, site managers, and suppliers
• Responsive to enquiries and able to flag issues early

Desirable:

• Prior junior QS, assistant QS, or estimator experience
• Construction industry background (site-based or office role in contracting)
• Familiarity with roofing materials (tiles, slates, lead, membranes)
• Experience with estimating or quoting software

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• You assist with delivery of quotations – accuracy and timeliness are essential to your role
• Ask questions when information is unclear; seek guidance from your Lead QS
• Work collaboratively with your Lead QS; they are your mentor and manager
• Maintain high standards of accuracy with numbers and detail
• Take initiative in learning roofing scope, materials, and our processes
• Support the Lead QS in managing workload during busy periods

SALARY AND LOCATION

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on prior QS/estimating experience.

Location: Lidlington  office. We are open to remote and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate – this can be discussed during the interview process.

Reporting to: Lead QS

ABOUT ABBEY ROOFING

Abbey Roofing is an established roofing contractor delivering pitched and flat roof work across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors in the South-East. We have a strong pipeline of work and are growing steadily.