Job Description

My clients are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Leeds. My clients projects include housing, extra care & retirement living projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Quantity Surveyor in all relevant commercial and contractual activities associated with schemes and projects.

Key Accountabilities:

Assist with contract administration of sub-contracts

Help ensure the timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractor’s applications and issue payment notifications to sub-contractors

Support the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts

Provide measurement of quantities both on site and from drawings, where required

Timely and accurate evaluation of variations/provisional sum expenditure and monitoring of the same

Monitor weekly direct labour & plant subcontractor payments

Assist with cost management

Assist with internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations

Work closely with Site Managers to monitor progress and its effect on margin and program

Ensure good quality, accurate records are submitted and maintained on shared drive and Viewpoint

Delay identification/notification/ in tandem with Quantity Surveying line manager

Provide support and guidance to Trainee Quantity Surveyor as required

Build relationships with supply chain, colleagues, client & design team

Experience & Qualifications:

5 GCSE (Grade A-C or 4- 9) or equivalent including Maths and English

HNC or equivalent -essential

Working knowledge of contract conditions such as NEC, JCT-desirable

CSCS card -desirable

Valid Driving Licence 

We welcome graduate with relevant work experience

On offer is a very attractive salary, car package, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on the number supplied or via email on