Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE + £4,000 Car Allowance

Bennett & Game are representing a well-established private developer who are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team based in Ringwood. With over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality residential developments and specialist care facilities across the South Coast, the company has built an outstanding reputation for quality, long-term investment and delivering projects in-house.

The business is currently delivering multiple live developments, including a new 72-bedroom care home, residential schemes of up to 56 units, major care home extensions and refurbishment projects across its portfolio, with several additional residential developments progressing through planning. Working within a close-knit team of around 20 construction professionals, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects while receiving direct mentoring from an experienced Commercial Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Buyer looking to develop into a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor within a business that genuinely invests in long-term career progression.

Unlike larger developers where responsibilities can become heavily departmentalised, this position offers broad commercial exposure. You'll be involved in procurement, subcontract management, cost control and project delivery from the outset, giving you the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded commercial professional capable of managing your own projects in the future.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
£4,000 Car Allowance
Company Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Allowance
Ongoing training and mentoring from an experienced Commercial Manager
Clear progression into a Quantity Surveyor position
Exposure to the full commercial lifecycle from procurement through to final account
Varied workload across residential developments, care homes and refurbishment projects
Stable, long-established business with an excellent pipeline of secured work

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Support the commercial management of new build residential and refurbishment projects from procurement through to final account
Assist with sourcing and procuring subcontractors, suppliers and construction materials
Prepare tender enquiries, analyse quotations and support subcontract negotiations
Assist with subcontract administration, valuations, payment applications, variations and final accounts
Monitor project costs and contribute towards monthly commercial reporting
Maintain procurement schedules, trackers and accurate commercial documentation
Liaise with site teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects remain on programme
Attend commercial and project meetings, providing procurement and cost updates
Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and verify completed works
Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings while maintaining quality standards

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Buyer, Commercial Assistant or similar construction-based role
Experience supporting subcontract procurement and commercial administration
Good understanding of construction methods and the project lifecycle
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation
Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and project teams
Highly organised with a proactive approach and strong commercial awareness
Full UK Driving Licence
HNC in Construction, experience with Bluebeam or measurement software would be advantageous

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants far more than a traditional Assistant Quantity Surveyor role. You'll join a business where your development is a genuine priority, working alongside experienced professionals on a varied portfolio of residential and care developments, with a clear pathway towards becoming a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor. If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted, challenged and given the opportunity to progress your career, we'd encourage you to apply.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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