Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Knightwood Associates

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Residential Developer Northamptonshire £40,000-£45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus


An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, privately owned residential developer in Northamptonshire.
This role would suit an Assistant QS from a contracting, housebuilding or residential background who is looking to take on more responsibility and gain broader commercial exposure within a smaller, supportive business.
Working closely with a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for two live developments and play an active role in the day-to-day commercial management of each project.



The Role Your responsibilities will include:


  • Monthly payments

  • Cost/value reporting and forecasting

  • Subcontractor procurement

  • Materials purchasing

  • Cashflow management

  • Variation accounts

  • Statutory procurement

  • General contract administration

  • Commercial management of live developments

You will also receive training and exposure across estimating, budgets, material take-offs, design-stage costing and customer care cost management.

Ideally, you will have:


  • Previous experience within residential development or contracting

  • Experience managing commercial duties across live projects

  • Good understanding of subcontractor procurement and payments

  • Experience with CVRs, forecasting and variations

  • The confidence to manage your own workload while reporting into a Managing QS


Package


  • £40,000-£45,000 salary

  • Car allowance

  • Bonus scheme

  • 8:30am-4:30pm working hours

  • Earlier finish on Fridays

  • Opportunity to work for a smaller, privately owned developer

  • Broad commercial exposure and genuine responsibility

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant QS who wants more autonomy, varied experience and the chance to progress within a close-knit residential business.

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