Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Cavanna Homes

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

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.

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.

• 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

• Electric or hybrid company car or car allowance
• Life Assurance X3
• 6% employer pension contributions
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, additional holidays awarded for length of service
• Access to salary sacrifice Private Healthcare for yourself and family
• Holiday purchase scheme – purchase up to an additional week of holiday
• Cycle to Work Scheme up to the value of £3,500
• Early Friday finishes
• Discount on purchase of a Cavanna Home

• Previous experience working in Quantity Surveying Practice or equivalent construction environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑starter with a proactive approach
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is 23rd January 2026.

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