Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • 13/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Wakefield
Salary: 30,000 - 45,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are representing an award-winning design and build contractor based in Wakefield who are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team.

The business specialises in delivering high-quality hospitality and commercial interior projects across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, typically with project values up to 350k. They work collaboratively with clients to deliver design-led refurbishment, fit-out and planned maintenance schemes.

This opportunity is open to an ambitious Assistant QS looking to develop within a growing contractor. The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Directors, gaining full exposure to the commercial lifecycle with genuine long-term progression available, including the opportunity to develop into a lead Commercial Manager role.

Open to Quantity Surveying Graduates looking to start their career within a supportive and growing contractor environment.



Salary & Benefits

30,000 - 45,000 DOE

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Christmas company shutdown

Birthday off

Holiday buy-back scheme

Pool car available

Hybrid working

Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathway

Company events throughout the year



Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

Managing project costs from tender through to final account

Preparing client cost estimates and budget pricing

Maintaining accurate cost plans throughout the project lifecycle

Setting up and managing project budgets, cost trackers and cash flow forecasts

Assisting with subcontract tendering and procurement

Supporting development of internal cost databases and schedules of rates

Tracking project costs and reporting on financial performance and profitability

Contributing to the improvement of estimating and commercial processes

Working closely with Directors, design and delivery teams

Projects across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire valued up to 350k



Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

Open to Quantity Surveying Graduates and candidates with experience in an Assistant QS or Junior QS role

Open to all Quantity Surveying background

Understanding of tendering, procurement and subcontractor management

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Ambition to progress into a senior or lead commercial role

Graduates and Assistant Quantity Surveyors looking to develop their career within a supportive environment are strongly encouraged 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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