Job Description:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Nottinghamshire (Project-Based)
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Package
A well-established regional main contractor operating across the Midlands is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a landmark £20 million private healthcare facility project in Nottinghamshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and motivated individual looking to develop their career within a reputable contractor known for delivering high-quality projects across healthcare, commercial, education, and mixed-use sectors.
The Role
Working closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider project team, you will support the commercial management of a major healthcare scheme from procurement through to final account. This role offers strong exposure to all stages of project delivery and provides an ideal environment for career progression.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Supporting procurement of subcontract packages
- Preparing subcontract enquiries, comparisons, and recommendations
- Measuring and valuing subcontractor applications and variations
- Assisting with monthly valuations and cost/value reconciliations
- Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks/opportunities
- Supporting change control and variation management
- Assisting with preparation of final accounts
- Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
- Ensuring commercial processes are followed in line with company procedures
About You
We are looking for someone eager to build a long-term career in quantity surveying within the construction industry.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee QS, or Graduate QS role
- Exposure to main contracting or construction project environments
- A degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline (or working towards)
- Good commercial awareness and strong numerical skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced professionals
Experience working on healthcare, commercial, or large-scale construction projects would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Attractive benefits package
- Career development and mentorship from experienced commercial leaders
- Opportunity to work on a prestigious £20m healthcare development
- Long-term progression within a successful regional contractor
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step with a contractor that values development, quality, and long-term career growth.