Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for an exclusive opportunity to work on the UK’s most prestigious projects in Northampton?

We’re hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our client and support the delivery of exciting construction projects across Northampton. This is a full-time, permanent role offering excellent career progression, varied project exposure, and the chance to work with a growing, supportive team on schemes valued between £5 million and £20 million.

If you're an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to develop your skills and build your commercial expertise, this assistant quantity surveyor job in Northampton could be your next career move.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Northampton, you'll support the commercial and contractual management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account stage. You'll work closely with senior surveyors across both office and site locations, contributing to project delivery while developing your skills in cost management, contract administration, and stakeholder liaison.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up and gain hands-on experience on high-value construction schemes across the region.

Your responsibilities as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor will include:

• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects
• Support the preparation and issue of tender documentation, and assist in evaluating contractor bids
• Assist with contract administration under JCT and NEC frameworks
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Help monitor project costs, producing regular cost reports for senior surveyors and management
• Assist in identifying and reporting potential cost overruns or risks
• Support the assessment and pricing of contract variations
• Assist with management of subcontractor packages
• Contribute to the preparation of final accounts and cost reports
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders

To succeed in this Assistant Quantity Surveyor job, you’ll ideally have some experience or a placement within the construction industry and be looking to develop your career in quantity surveying.

Essential:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification (RICS-accredited preferred or working towards)
• 6–24 months’ experience in a quantity surveying role or relevant industry placement
• Basic understanding of construction methods and cost management tools such as CostX or Conquest
• Ability to pass SC Clearance
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts (academic or practical)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Working towards RICS, CIOB or other professional membership
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other project tools
• Exposure to healthcare, education or commercial construction projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with a strong project pipeline. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll gain exposure to varied and challenging construction projects while developing your commercial skills with clear pathways to Quantity Surveyor and beyond. Package includes:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Generous benefits package
• Structured career progression and professional development support
• Varied workload on exciting construction schemes
• Supportive team environment with mentoring from senior QS professionals
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave

Apply Now: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job in Northampton

Ready to kickstart or develop your quantity surveying career in Northampton? Apply today to join our client and work on some of the most exciting construction projects.

If your application is successful, we’ll send you full details about the company, role and project pipeline within 48 hours of your application. For more information about this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role or other construction jobs in Northampton, get in touch today.

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