Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Office Location: Leeds
Project Location: Nationwide
Salary: £40,000 £50,000 (DOE)
Package: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off, training and professional development support, discretionary company bonus

Our client is a privately owned construction and delivery business specialising in the conversion of former commercial buildings into high-quality residential apartments. Working across office blocks, mills, and other underutilised commercial assets, they deliver design-led residential schemes through a fully integrated in-house team.

With a strong pipeline of office-to-residential conversion projects across the UK, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of multiple nationwide schemes.

Reporting into the commercial team, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

The role involves cost control, procurement, risk management, contract administration, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle.

• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets and cost plans
• Carry out cost value reconciliation (CVR) and report on project financial performance
• Forecast project costs and cash flow
• Manage variations, change control, and final accounts
• Ensure value for money while maintaining required quality standards
• Prepare tender documentation and manage procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Assess and negotiate subcontractor quotations
• Prepare, review, and administer construction contracts (JCT / NEC)
• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations, and final accounts
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and design teams
• Attend project meetings and contribute to commercial decision-making
• Provide accurate and timely commercial advice to the project team
• Support risk and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and company procedures
• Prepare monthly commercial reports for internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit and project close-out

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline, or proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement processes
• Must have experience working with JCT forms of contract
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software
• Membership or working towards membership of RICS or CIOB (desirable)
• Experience within residential, refurbishment, or main contractor environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of cost management software and project systems (desirable)