Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Company: Privately Owned main contractor
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Project: Large Residential Development (£20m+)
Duration: 2+ Year Scheme
Working Pattern: Predominantly Site-Based
Salary: £35k - £45k + package (DOE) (Experience dependant)
A well-established, privately owned housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a £20m+ residential development in Maidstone.
This is a long-term, site-based opportunity offering exposure to a full project lifecycle on a large scheme, rather than being restricted to a small package as is often the case within a PLC environment.
You’ll work closely with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, gaining hands-on experience across all commercial functions and building a strong platform for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day commercial duties
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Assisting with procurement of subcontractor packages
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Helping prepare valuations, cost reports, and forecasts
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Assisting with variation management and change control
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Supporting subcontractor account management and payments
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Attending site and commercial meetings
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Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation
Requirements
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Experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within construction or housebuilding
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Main contractor or housebuilder background preferred
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Strong desire to gain site-based experience on a large project
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Good communication, organisational, and numerical skills
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Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress
What’s On Offer
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Exposure to a £20m+ residential scheme from early stages through to completion
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Broader responsibility than typically offered within a PLC role
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Direct mentoring from a Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Long-term project stability (2+ years)
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Clear career progression within a growing, non-PLC business
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Salary: £35k - £45k + package (DOE) (Experience dependant)
📍 Location: Maidstone, Kent
If you’re an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to accelerate your development on a proper-sized scheme with real responsibility, this is an excellent opportunity.
Please contact Philippa on (phone number removed) to discuss.
Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Company: Privately Owned main contractor
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Project: Large Residential Development (£20m+)
Duration: 2+ Year Scheme
Working Pattern: Predominantly Site-Based
Salary: £35k - £45k + package (DOE) (Experience dependant)
