Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established housebuilding business is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its regional commercial team in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Quantity Surveyor to develop their commercial experience within the residential construction sector, working alongside an experienced team and gaining exposure to a range of commercial activities across new-build housing developments.

The successful candidate will support the commercial team with the management, control and reporting of development and construction expenditure, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with budgets and commercial objectives.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial team with financial management, reporting and commercial administration.
• Assisting with the implementation of company policies, procedures and commercial processes.
• Supporting the management of relationships with subcontractors, housing associations and external partners.
• Assisting with agreeing site start programmes and dealing with commercial matters across new and existing developments.
• Attending site visits to current and upcoming developments, as well as potential future sites.
• Supporting the wider team with the monitoring and control of development and build-related expenditure.

About You

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing a career in Quantity Surveying, who is keen to learn and contribute to a collaborative commercial team.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant qualification or a basic understanding of Quantity Surveying.
• An understanding of the financial implications of different construction methods and build sequences.
• Basic commercial and financial awareness, alongside some technical knowledge.
• An understanding of the construction industry.
• An awareness of commercial and financial management systems and controls.
• Knowledge of relevant construction legislation and standards, including Building Regulations, NHBC requirements and CDM Regulations.
• A proactive approach, good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build their experience within an established residential construction business, with the support and guidance of an experienced commercial team.