Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Torquay, Devon (with travel across our sites around the South West)

About us

With a rich history dating back to 1923, Cavanna Homes is the South West\’s largest independent house builder. We are family owned and construct beautiful new homes that customers love.

We are now looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Torquay on a full-time, permanent basis.

What you\’ll be doing

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of our residential developments.

Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will help drive value and cost control by supporting the sourcing and procurement of materials and sub-contractors, reviewing tenders, and ensuring scopes of work fully capture project requirements.

You will also play an active role in monitoring costs, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing clear, accurate information to support commercial decision-making.

Additionally, you will:

• Take growing responsibility for your own projects across different stages of the build cycle
• Identify, challenge and control project costs
• Document and communicate commercial risks and opportunities
• Prepare sub-contract documentation and ensure payments are processed on time

What you\’ll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Electric or hybrid company car or car allowance
• Life Assurance X3
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Medicash health cashback scheme
• 25 days\’ holiday +