Royston - up to £35,000 per annum + Benefits + Professional Development
Shape the Future of Sustainable Construction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading national property services organisation. You’ll be part of a professional, growing team delivering a wide range of building, maintenance, and retrofit projects across the Northern Home Counties region. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their surveying career within a business that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
The Role
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial and technical management of multiple contracts — helping to ensure each project runs smoothly, efficiently, and to budget. Working closely with a Project Surveyor, you’ll gain hands-on experience across procurement, cost reporting, valuations, and subcontractor management, supporting the full project lifecycle from pre-start to final account.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the financial and commercial control of construction and property projects.
Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and contract documentation.
Support procurement and tender processes, managing subcontractor relationships and performance.
Monitor project costs, valuations, and forecasts to ensure profitability and accuracy.
Produce monthly reports and support senior colleagues in budget reviews.
Work collaboratively with operational teams to achieve programme, cost, and quality targets.
What We’re Looking For
HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related field.
Experience working with bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and D&B contracts.
Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and time-management abilities.
Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other commercial reporting tools.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
Experience within construction, retrofit, or building fabric upgrades.
Knowledge of PAS 2035 and retrofit principles.
What’s in It for You
Competitive salary with clear career progression pathways.
Pension scheme and employee benefits package.
Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to sustainability and quality delivery.
Join a Team That Builds for the Future
If you’re driven, detail-focused, and ready to grow within a supportive and professional environment, this is the perfect next step in your surveying career.
Apply today and take your place at the heart of a team shaping the future of sustainable property services across the Northern Home Counties.
