Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Wakefield

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Overview

Caddick Construction is a family‑owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Yorkshire due to a number of exciting new projects. At Caddick Construction, we value our people and prioritize collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team.

What You’ll Do

• As an Assistant QS, you’ll work on a variety of projects across Yorkshire and the North East reporting directly to a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• The role is primarily site‑based and provides commercial support to the project teams on all projects for which they are responsible.
• You will ensure that projects are administered effectively and that business objectives in terms of commercial targets and customer focus are achieved with the support of the commercial team.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Proven commercial experience working for a main contractor.
• Familiarity with JCT/NEC/ contracts.
• Knowledge of current construction law.
• Experience in commercial management.
• Experience in procurement of subcontractors, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accrual calculations.
• Good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute across the business unit.
• Strong management skills.
• Ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance.
• Good operational planning and time‑management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.
• Health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme and cancer awareness initiatives.
• Birthday day off and an additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Colleague discount programme (Caddick Hub).
• Enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave.
• Ride‑to‑work scheme offering tax and National Insurance savings up to 47 %.
• Caddick Group contributes 5 % to your pension.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Private healthcare scheme covering you, your spouse and children up to 21 years.
• Life assurance providing death‑in‑service cover up to 4 × your salary, valid up to age 70.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity or status.