Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

📍 Maidstone, Kent
💷 £30,000 – £40,000 + Package
🏗️ Main Contractor | New Build Projects | Career Progression

Hill McGlynn are working closely with a well-established regional main contractor to recruit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Maidstone.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across education, healthcare, residential and commercial new build projects, this is a great opportunity for an AQS looking to develop their career in a structured, supportive environment.

🛠️ The Role

You’ll work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers on multiple live and pre-construction schemes, gaining hands-on exposure to all stages of the commercial process.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

* Assisting in the preparation of budgets, cost plans and tender submissions

* Helping to procure and manage subcontractor packages

* Supporting the valuation and variation process

* Maintaining accurate project cost records and reports

* Attending site meetings and liaising with site teams

* Ensuring commercial processes and procedures are followed

👤 Ideal Candidate

* 1–3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial construction role

* Experience with a Tier 1 or reputable regional main contractor preferred

* Strong understanding of construction processes and contracts (e.g. JCT)

* Relevant degree or working towards qualification (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management)

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced construction environment

💼 What’s On Offer

* Salary between £30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience

* Full benefits package including pension, mileage/travel, and professional development support

* Ongoing training with a view to progressing to Quantity Surveyor

* Exposure to varied, high-quality new build projects across the region

* A stable, respected contractor with a strong order book and local presence

📩 Apply Today

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career with a reputable and supportive contractor, we want to hear from you. Please apply today by submitting your CV