Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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).

We are recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential construction team based on the outskirts of Canterbury.

This role offers 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.

Ideal candidate has 1 to 5 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, with a background in house building, residential development, or main contracting environments. Applicants must be able to live within commuting distance to Canterbury and do not require visa sponsorship.

• 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

• 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.

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