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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Durham

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Salary:
£40,000 - £50,000 + car allowance
Location:
Durham
Region:
North Yorkshire/ North East
Job Type:
Permanent
Sector:
Building, Residential, Homes
Start Date:
ASAP
Date Advertised:
January 2026

Our client is a highly successful and progressive Contractor who, due to continued expansion and the award of new schemes, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

The Company

Specialising in the construction of student accommodation, care homes and retirement living, and residential developments across the North, they are a business who continue to go from strength to strength, and are recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to work.

The Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant / Quantity Surveyor to initially join their team in the North East, where you will work on a prestigious scheme in the Durham area.

You will assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor with the drafting of all necessary documentation for the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, and will contribute data to help monitor accurate cash flow and turnover forecasts.

Requirements:

- Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related subject

- Minimum of 3 years experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role

- Experience of Homes/ Housing developments advantageous

With future opportunities to undertake new and exciting developments across the business's northern region, this is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant or Project Quantity Surveyor to be a part of a company that makes a real difference.

A big thank you to Liz Brown at Brown & Wills Recruitment for the support she’s given me recently. Liz was instrumental in helping me recognise my value and approach career decisions with a clear head. She gave thoughtful, honest advice and even encouraged periods of reflection and open conversations internally before making any move.

That balance of insight and genuine care made a huge difference. Even though the role I’ve accepted came via another route, I wouldn’t have got there with the same clarity or confidence without Liz’s guidance.

Liz and Cath have a real focus on making the right match for both candidate and employer, and I’d recommend Brown & Wills Recruitment to anyone in the construction sector.

Stephen Illingworth
Design Manager

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