Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Wherstead Park, Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum + business need vehicle

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Office-based (minimum 3 days per week on site)

Reporting to: Head of Capital Projects

Team: Building Services

Are you at the start of your Quantity Surveying career and looking for a role where you can truly learn, grow, and make an impact?

We’re looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building Services team at the East of England Co-op
. This is a client‑side opportunity designed to help you build strong commercial and technical foundations while working on a varied portfolio of construction, building services, and fit‑out projects across our Co‑op.

Based primarily at Wherstead Park
, you’ll work closely with the Head of Capital Projects, Project Managers, consultants, and contractors to support cost management, pre‑construction planning, compliance, and documentation control. If you’re detail‑driven, commercially curious, and committed to developing into a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor, this role offers a brilliant platform to do just that.

• Supporting the preparation, monitoring, and control of project budgets, cost plans, and commercial records
• Assisting with cost analysis, forecasting, valuations, and variation tracking
• Coordinating pre‑construction documentation, including drawings, specifications, programmes, and tender packs
• Supporting compliance, health & safety, and statutory documentation to ensure projects meet required standards
• Coordinating project paperwork and tracking actions across internal teams, consultants, and contractors
• Acting as a professional client‑side representative and building effective working relationships
• Actively developing your Quantity Surveying skills and working towards professional qualifications

• A degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction‑related discipline (completed or recently achieved)
• 1–2 years’ junior or early‑career experience (including placements or internships)
• A genuine interest in building a long‑term career in Quantity Surveying
• Understanding of pre‑construction processes, cost control, and health & safety principles
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with documentation and data
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Competence in Excel and an interest in using digital tools and AI to support your work
• Working towards (or interest in working towards) professional chartership (e.g. RICS) is desirable

At the East of England Co‑op
, we invest in people for the long term. You’ll be supported to grow professionally, gain real project exposure, and develop the skills needed to progress into a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor; all while contributing to projects that support our communities and our Co‑op.

We offer a competitive salary, professional development support, a company vehicle, and the chance to be part of a values‑led organisation where your contribution genuinely matters.