Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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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