Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Posted 3 days ago
- Leatherhead, Surrey
- Permanent
- £25,000 to £40,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 25 days
We are working with a well-established, design-led SME developer to find a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. Based out of their Leatherhead head office, this role offers a unique blend of head office support, site-based involvement, and flexible work-from-home arrangements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial delivery of a variety of projects, from bespoke residential builds to mixed-use and commercial schemes, typically ranging from £500k to £5m in value.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with a lean and collaborative project team and wants real ownership and exposure across all stages of the construction process.
Responsibilities:
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Assist with the preparation of cost plans, budgets, and tender documents
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Support the procurement of subcontractors, materials, and services
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Monitor project costs and provide accurate reporting to senior commercial leads
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Contribute to valuations, variations, and final account settlements
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Attend site meetings and liaise regularly with project managers and site teams
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Help manage change control and identify potential cost-saving opportunities
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Ensure projects remain commercially viable while maintaining build quality
Requirements:
* 1–3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role (contractor or developer side)
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Degree qualified or working towards (e.g. Quantity Surveying or similar)
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Comfortable working across multiple projects and locations
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Driven, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities
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Basic knowledge of residential or mixed-use developments is desirable
Benefits:
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Flexible start date to suit notice periods or current commitments
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Hybrid working – balance between HQ, site, and home
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Direct mentorship from senior commercial and construction professionals
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Exposure to full project lifecycle – not pigeonholed or stuck in a silo
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Opportunity to progress with a growing and ambitious developer
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Friendly, supportive, and down-to-earth team culture
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Competitive salary tailored to the individual’s experience and potential
The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial delivery of a variety of projects, from bespoke residential builds to mixed-use and commercial schemes, typically ranging from £500k to £5m in value.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with a lean and collaborative project team and wants real ownership and exposure across all stages of the construction process.
Responsibilities:
*
Assist with the preparation of cost plans, budgets, and tender documents
*
Support the procurement of subcontractors, materials, and services
*
Monitor project costs and provide accurate reporting to senior commercial leads
*
Contribute to valuations, variations, and final account settlements
*
Attend site meetings and liaise regularly with project managers and site teams
*
Help manage change control and identify potential cost-saving opportunities
*
Ensure projects remain commercially viable while maintaining build quality
Requirements:
* 1–3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role (contractor or developer side)
*
*
Degree qualified or working towards (e.g. Quantity Surveying or similar)
*
Comfortable working across multiple projects and locations
*
Strong communication and organisational skills
*
Driven, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities
*
Basic knowledge of residential or mixed-use developments is desirable
Benefits:
*
Flexible start date to suit notice periods or current commitments
*
Hybrid working – balance between HQ, site, and home
*
Direct mentorship from senior commercial and construction professionals
*
Exposure to full project lifecycle – not pigeonholed or stuck in a silo
*
Opportunity to progress with a growing and ambitious developer
*
Friendly, supportive, and down-to-earth team culture
*
Competitive salary tailored to the individual’s experience and potential