Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor looking for your next step in the East Midlands? We’re hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor in Nottingham to deliver complex construction schemes across Nottingham and the wider Midlands region. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with hybrid working, excellent progression, and a highly respected main contractor known for its impact in residential, education, commercial, and retail sectors.

Please note: if you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Cost Manager, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Junior Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager looking for your next opportunity, you will be considered for this role!

Our client is a Nottingham-based consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality cost consultancy and project management services. They pride themselves on providing practical solutions, fostering long-standing relationships, and supporting the professional development of their team.

This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of projects across residential, commercial, health, and care sectors, supporting clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest standards. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy environment. With a growing workload and expanding client base, they are now seeking to strengthen their team with the addition of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor.

As Assistant / Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting or leading (depending on experience) the financial and contractual management of construction projects from inception through to completion. You will work closely with clients and project teams to ensure cost efficiency, value for money, and commercial success.

This role would suit either:

• An Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress and gain APC support.
• A Quantity Surveyor with experience in consultancy or client-side roles, seeking to broaden their project exposure across diverse sectors.

As an Assistant / Quantity Surveyor in Nottingham, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies.
• Managing or assisting with tender processes, including preparing bills of quantities and contract documentation.
• Carrying out valuations of work in progress and preparing interim applications for payment.
• Monitoring project costs and producing financial reports.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Advising on procurement strategies and contract management.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Delivering a high level of client service and communication.

To be successful in this Assistant / Quantity Surveyor job in Nottingham, desirable candidates should ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a consultancy (Assistant or QS level).
• A relevant degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Working towards professional chartership (RICS/APC support available) or already chartered.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts (JCT, NEC etc.).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, team-focused approach with a commitment to client satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful regional construction consultancy with an impressive pipeline and a strong presence across the East Midlands.

In return for your skills and experience, our client offers a competitive package including:

• Assistant QS: £30,000 - £35,000
• Quantity Surveyor: £35,000 - £45,000
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Private health cover
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• APC and CPD support
• Career progression opportunities

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