Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: 07 March 2026

Salary: Competative salary & package

Specific

Hours:

35

We are now looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team. This role typically reports to the Chief Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Head of Commercial, Commercial Director.

The purpose of the role is to support all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects and contracts to ensure completion is on time, within budget and to legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations.

• Providing support on various studies and assist with the estimation of materials, time and labour costs, to ensure costs can be established and controlled and projects complete on time and within budget.
• Working cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company to ensure achievement of targets. Supporting the production of accurate and timely valuation reports and management information to enable the Commercial management team to make informed business decisions.
• Complying with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to ensure health and safety standards are met.

• Experience with in the house building industry is beneficial
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Package, including Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Relevant Apprenticeship/Undergraduate/Postgraduate or working towards equivalent qualifications