Assistant Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryWF5, Lupset, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowOur client is an interior fit out and construction main contractor who specialize in shopfitting projects across the UK. They are based in Wakefield and have an excellent reputation and history of producing quality, fast track fit out projects across the sector for some leading retail clients such as Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Pets at Home, Sainsburys, etc…
They are currently recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveying to join their commercial team on a permanent basis. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will look after the commercial, contractual, profitability and cash of contracts within the Projects Department. You will work alongside quantity surveyors and be responsible for looking after design and build, refit schemes and project works across different work streams ranging from short projects around 1 week up to larger projects around 6 months. The value of projects will also range from tens of thousands to circa £2 million.
Responsibilities:
* Attendance and scoping visits / survey meetings with SQS
* All projects to have a detailed cost plan with full handover to project team
* Liaison with Client Project Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager
* Subcontractor enquiries
* Subcontractor cost analysis
* Placing Subcontractor orders under agreed contractual terms
* Provide commercial advice, guidance and support to PM and delivery teams
* Preparing budget costings, bills of quantities
* Ensuring the project complies to the commercial requirements of the contract entered into
* Ensure risks are back-to-back/passed down to sub-contractors
* Undertake client and sub-contractor valuations
* Maximise the cash position of the contract and provide cash flow forecasting
* Arranging payments to Subcontractors
Requirements:
* A minimum of 2 years spent in a similar Assistant Quantity Surveyor capacity within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor or interior fit out contractor
* Some previous experience in retail construction (desired)
* Degree, BTEC or HND/HNC (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other construction related studies (desired).
* Educated to GCSE Standard (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
The company are offering a competitive salary and package with long-term career development and progression opportunities
They are currently recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveying to join their commercial team on a permanent basis. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will look after the commercial, contractual, profitability and cash of contracts within the Projects Department. You will work alongside quantity surveyors and be responsible for looking after design and build, refit schemes and project works across different work streams ranging from short projects around 1 week up to larger projects around 6 months. The value of projects will also range from tens of thousands to circa £2 million.
Responsibilities:
* Attendance and scoping visits / survey meetings with SQS
* All projects to have a detailed cost plan with full handover to project team
* Liaison with Client Project Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager
* Subcontractor enquiries
* Subcontractor cost analysis
* Placing Subcontractor orders under agreed contractual terms
* Provide commercial advice, guidance and support to PM and delivery teams
* Preparing budget costings, bills of quantities
* Ensuring the project complies to the commercial requirements of the contract entered into
* Ensure risks are back-to-back/passed down to sub-contractors
* Undertake client and sub-contractor valuations
* Maximise the cash position of the contract and provide cash flow forecasting
* Arranging payments to Subcontractors
Requirements:
* A minimum of 2 years spent in a similar Assistant Quantity Surveyor capacity within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor or interior fit out contractor
* Some previous experience in retail construction (desired)
* Degree, BTEC or HND/HNC (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other construction related studies (desired).
* Educated to GCSE Standard (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
The company are offering a competitive salary and package with long-term career development and progression opportunities