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About The Role
An Assistant Quantity Surveyor is sought by a regional developer to join its commercial team in Exeter. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. You will support the delivery of new-build residential projects across Devon, gaining exposure to cost management, procurement, and subcontractor accounts. Working from the Exeter office, you will collaborate closely with experienced surveyors, contributing to accurate valuations and financial reporting. The role suits an ambitious professional with relevant experience who is keen to develop within a stable business that holds a substantial land pipeline for future work. This position provides a clear route for career advancement within a respected housebuilder.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Propel Your Quantity Surveying Career with a Leading Regional Developer
Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a highly respected housebuilder?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business with an outstanding reputation for delivering quality residential developments across Devon.
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Based from their Exeter office, you'll become part of a supportive and experienced commercial team, working on exciting new-build housing developments and gaining invaluable exposure to all aspects of the surveying function. With a strong pipeline of projects and a substantial land bank secured for the future, this is a business that offers genuine stability, career progression, and long-term opportunities.
The Role
Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of live residential developments, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Assisting with procurement of subcontractors and materials
- Carrying out measurements and valuations
- Supporting payment applications and subcontractor accounts
- Assisting with cost reporting and budget monitoring
- Contributing to final account negotiations and settlements
- Working closely with site teams and commercial colleagues throughout the project lifecycle
About You
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to build a long-term career within quantity surveying and residential construction.
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You Will Ideally Have
- Previous experience in a Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role
- New-build residential experience (housing or apartment developments)
- A minimum HNC qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
- Strong communication and numerical skills
- Good commercial awareness and an interest in the construction industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
- A proactive attitude and desire to learn and progress
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary DOE
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Structured training and career development
- Mentorship from experienced commercial professionals
- Well-located office with excellent facilities and on-site parking
- Secure, long-term career prospects with a thriving regional developer
- Opportunity to work on quality housing developments across Devon, all within a commutable distance of Exeter
If you're looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.
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