Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Company: Knightwood Associates
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Location: Northamptonshire
Job Description:

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developer Northamptonshire 40,000-45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, privately owned residential developer in Northamptonshire. This role would suit an Assistant QS from a contracting, housebuilding or residential background who is looking to take on more responsibility and gain broader commercial exposure within a smaller, supportive business. Working closely with a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for two live developments and play an active role in the day-to-day commercial management of each project.

The Role Your responsibilities will include:

  • Monthly payments
  • Cost/value reporting and forecasting
  • Subcontractor procurement
  • Materials purchasing
  • Cashflow management
  • Variation accounts
  • Statutory procurement
  • General contract administration
  • Commercial management of live developments

You will also receive training and exposure across estimating, budgets, material take-offs, design-stage costing and customer care cost management.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Previous experience within residential development or contracting
  • Experience managing commercial duties across live projects
  • Good understanding of subcontractor procurement and payments
  • Experience with CVRs, forecasting and variations
  • The confidence to manage your own workload while reporting into a Managing QS

Package

  • 40,000-45,000 salary
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • 8:30am-4:30pm working hours
  • Earlier finish on Fridays
  • Opportunity to work for a smaller, privately owned developer
  • Broad commercial exposure and genuine responsibility

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant QS who wants more autonomy, varied experience and the chance to progress within a close-knit residential business.

Posted: August 27th, 2026