Quantity Surveyor

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

7/3/2025

• Company: Atkins Search
• Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East Midlands
• Town/City: Nottingham
• Posted: 03/07/2025
• Listed in: Quantity Surveyors
• Reference: JWQS
  
  

Job Description

A brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Assistant / Quantity Surveyor to join a multidisciplinary construction consultancy based in Nottingham.

This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of national and local projects across various sectors. With strong opportunities for progression and a collaborative team environment, this is a fantastic time to join a growing and award-winning organisation.

CLIENT

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence, delivering expert design, project management, and cost consultancy services. Known for their sustainable approach and long-standing client relationships, they work across residential, public sector, commercial, and mixed-use developments, creating lasting impact for both clients and communities.

Following recent success on several key project and cost management frameworks, the team is expanding and seeking experienced professionals to support a projected increase in workload from their Nottingham office.

ROLE

As an Assistant/Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of your own projects and act as a key contact for clients throughout the project life cycle. You’ll deliver high-quality services across cost and project management, acting as Employer’s Agent, and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.

This role would be ideal for a client-side QS or Project Manager with experience in public sector projects and a desire to develop within a forward-thinking consultancy.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Assistant / Quantity Surveyor role include:

Managing projects from inception to completion

Preparing cost plans and overseeing procurement

Acting as Employer’s Agent

Leading meetings and liaising with stakeholders

Providing high levels of client care and communication

Managing project teams and ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality

Producing reports and managing risk throughout the project lifecycle

PERSON

To be successful in this role, candidates should ideally possess:

MRICS qualification (or be actively working towards it)

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)

Experience managing their own projects

Strong time management and organisational skills

Experience with Microsoft Office tools

Ability to lead and work collaboratively within teams

Experience in client-facing roles and chairing project meetings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A proactive and problem-solving approach to project delivery

REMUNERATION

In return for your skills and commitment, our client offers a generous and comprehensive package including:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Structured APC training and mentoring support

Flexible working arrangements

Regular social and team-building events

Career progression and promotion opportunities

CPD sessions and access to external training

A collaborative and supportive working environment

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for additional approvals.

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, covering the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties.

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