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
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
