Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Shropshire

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - New Build Housing

Location - Whitchurch, Shropshire

Salary/Package - £35,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a growing, family-owned house builder with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality bespoke homes across Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, and the surrounding regions. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and sustainable communities, they pride themselves on creating exceptional homes in carefully selected locations.

Driven by quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction, the business has built long-standing relationships with homeowners, consultants, and supply chain partners. With an exciting pipeline of new residential developments and continued investment in their people, they are now seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and develop a long-term career within the house building sector.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Assisting in the commercial management of new build housing developments from procurement through to final account

Supporting the preparation of subcontractor packages, enquiries, and orders

Assisting with subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts

Monitoring project costs and assisting with cost reporting and CVRs

Managing variations and maintaining accurate commercial records

Supporting procurement activities and supplier negotiations

Working closely with Site Managers, Buyers, and the wider commercial team

Assisting with forecasting and budget management

Building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Ensuring commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within house building or residential construction

Alternatively, experience with a Main Contractor looking to move into the house building sector will also be considered

Good commercial awareness and a willingness to develop within a supportive team

Knowledge of subcontract procurement and cost management

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A proactive attitude with strong attention to detail

Degree qualified or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £35,000 - £45,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected house builder

Exposure to high-quality new build residential developments

Structured career progression and ongoing professional development

Supportive and collaborative commercial team

Long-term career stability within an expanding business

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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