Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Wolverhampton / Stoke-on-Trent (Travel between both locations required)
Salary: Up to £37,500 + Excellent Package

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with around 1–2 years' post-degree experience looking to take the next step in your career?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands. With a healthy pipeline of work and a commitment to developing its people, the business offers an excellent environment for ambitious construction professionals looking to build a long-term career.

Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects while receiving ongoing support, mentoring and structured career development.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial team in the successful financial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.

You'll work closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, gaining valuable experience across all aspects of quantity surveying while taking on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

Projects are based across the Midlands, so you'll need to be happy travelling to both Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of construction projects.
• Support the preparation of valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Assist in procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Monitor project costs and help identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Prepare and review subcontractor payments.
• Support contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with site teams, clients and subcontractors.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualification.
• Around 1–2 years' post-degree experience working for a main contractor.
• A good understanding of commercial processes within the construction industry.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to develop your career.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to projects in Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £37,500
• Excellent benefits package
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
• Clear career progression within a growing commercial team
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-quality construction projects
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where your development is genuinely encouraged

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your commercial career with a respected main contractor that invests in its people and offers genuine long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.