Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Office based on the outskirts of Canterbury with site visits across Kent and the South East

Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 p/a (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential construction team based on the outskirts of Canterbury.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a residential developer environment, gaining exposure across both commercial and procurement activities on a range of residential construction projects across Kent and the South East.

The role will suit someone with 1 to 5 years' experience who is looking to progress within house building, residential development, or main contracting environments.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and must live in a commutable distance to Canterbury.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials and subcontract packages
• Obtaining and analysing quotations and tender returns
• Preparing package comparisons and commercial recommendations
• Assisting with valuations, variations, and cost reporting
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and consultants
• Supporting tendering, budgets and general commercial administration
• Managing purchase orders and supplier relationships

Person Specification

• 1 to 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying
• Exposure to residential construction, house building, or residential developer environments is essential
• A Quantity Surveying degree or relevant construction qualification is desirable but not essential
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

If you are currently open to new opportunities and feel this could be of interest, please apply.

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