Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor | Salary: £40-50k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits | Location: Leed area
Contract: Permanent
We have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction and modular solutions business based near Morley. This role will take responsibility for the commercial management of installation, demobilisation and alteration projects across a fleet of modular units within the hire division.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of multiple work packages within a fast-paced environment, working closely with operational teams to ensure strong commercial control and project delivery.
The role:
• Commercially manage installation, demobilisation and alteration projects across the hire fleet
• Develop scopes of works, obtain supply chain quotations and prepare quotations for customers
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, variations and claims
• Monitor project budgets, forecast costs and produce accurate commercial reporting
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks in line with company governance
• Procure materials and services, including negotiating pricing and placing orders with supply chain partners
• Authorise and manage project variations, subcontract packages and material orders
• Work from drawings, specifications and scope of works to support accurate procurement and cost control
• Liaise closely with operational teams to ensure real-time cost visibility and commercial control
• Manage subcontract accounts and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Collaborate with operational, technical and finance teams to support successful project delivery
Candidate requirements:
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, maintenance, or projects environments
• Formal QS qualification (BSc, HND or similar) desirable, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong experience in subcontract procurement, commercial management and cost reporting
• Experience managing multiple concurrent work packages or projects
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scope of works
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to maximise project recovery
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally with operational and finance teams
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Background in repairs, maintenance or hard FM environments desirable
• Full UK driving licence required
Benefits:
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (7.5% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x base salary)
• Medical cash plan
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Discounted gym membership
This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering innovative modular building solutions, with strong career development opportunities within a growing commercial team.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Key words: Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Construction QS, Commercial Surveyor, Cost Manager, Modular Construction
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