Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor - Residential and Regeneration Projects

Swansea - £35,000 - £45,000 per annum plus full package (car allowance, pension, healthcare, bonus)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established residential developer and contractor delivering high-quality housing and regeneration-led projects across Wales and the wider region. The business is actively involved in transforming brownfield and underutilised land into sustainable new communities, alongside traditional and mixed-tenure housing developments.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, including large-scale residential schemes and regeneration-focused developments, the company is continuing to grow its commercial team and is now seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to support delivery from its Swansea office.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team across a range of residential and regeneration projects, including both traditional housing developments and larger mixed-use or brownfield-led schemes.

You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, supporting cost management from early-stage feasibility and procurement through to final accounts, ensuring strong commercial control across all live developments.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to both standard housing and regeneration-style projects within a growing and supportive commercial environment.

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

* Assisting with the preparation of cost plans, budgets, and feasibility studies for residential and regeneration schemes
* Supporting land and development appraisals, including input into viability assessments
* Procuring subcontractor packages and analysing tender returns
* Managing subcontractor payments, variations, and account reconciliations
* Carrying out site visits across multiple live housing and regeneration projects
* Supporting cost reporting, valuations, and monthly financial forecasting
* Assisting in the preparation of final accounts and project close-out documentation
* Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate cost control across all sites
* Supporting value engineering exercises at pre-construction and delivery stages
* Maintaining accurate commercial records and supporting reporting requirements

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor will have:

* Experience within residential construction, housebuilding, or regeneration-led projects
* A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying (or working towards)
* Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement, and contract administration
* Experience with subcontractor management and valuations (preferred but not essential for Assistant level)
* Good analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple project teams
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general commercial systems
* A proactive attitude with a desire to develop within residential and regeneration sectors

This role would suit an Assistant QS looking to broaden their experience or a Quantity Surveyor seeking exposure to both housing and regeneration schemes.

What's on Offer

* Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
* Full package including car allowance, pension, healthcare, and bonus scheme
* Exposure to both traditional residential and regeneration-led developments
* Strong pipeline of long-term secured work across Wales
* Supportive commercial team with structured development and progression opportunities
* Opportunity to gain experience in large-scale community and brownfield redevelopment projects



Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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