29th September, 2026
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bagshot, Surrey
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Package
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Design & Build Residential Housing
Reporting to: Commercial Director
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our client's commercial team, based in Bagshot, Surrey.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within the Design & Build Residential Housing sector, working on high-quality residential developments from pre-construction through to completion.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have gained experience within design & build residential housing, either with a main contractor/housebuilder or a specialist interiors subcontractor, ideally covering areas such as carpentry & joinery, drywall/drylining or decoration.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will work closely with the wider commercial and project teams, supporting the financial and contractual management of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the commercial management of residential construction projects from procurement through to final account.
- Support the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
- Assist with the preparation, review and agreement of subcontractor packages and orders.
- Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
- Measure and value works completed on site.
- Prepare and assess interim valuations and payment applications.
- Assist with the management and valuation of variations and change.
- Monitor project costs, commitments and expenditure.
- Support the preparation of monthly commercial reports.
- Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
- Work closely with site managers, project managers, designers, subcontractors and clients.
- Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities and escalate them appropriately to the Commercial Director.
- Assist with contractual correspondence and general commercial administration.
About You We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, organised and ambitious, with a genuine interest in developing their career within residential construction.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
- Experience within Design & Build Residential Housing, preferably with a main contractor or housebuilder; or
Experience working for a
specialist interiors subcontractor, particularly within:
- Carpentry & joinery
- Drywall / drylining
- Plasterboard / partitions
- Decoration / finishing
- Other specialist internal packages
- A good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles.
- Experience with subcontractor procurement, valuations and variations would be advantageous.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and supply chain partners.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take responsibility.
- A relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent construction/commercial qualification would be advantageous, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.
What's on offer: - £40,000 – £55,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work within a growing Design & Build Residential Housing business.
- Direct exposure to senior commercial leadership.
- Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle.
- Strong opportunity for professional and career development.
- Support and mentoring from the Commercial Director and wider commercial team.
- Clear progression towards a Quantity Surveyor position.
Location The role is based in
Farnborough, Surrey, with travel to project sites as required.
Apply If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience in
Design & Build Residential Housing or specialist internal packages and are looking for the next step in your commercial career, we would like to hear from you.
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