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Posted 15 August, 2026

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group
Whitkirk, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Yorkshire team based in Leeds.Location: Leeds, YorkshireHours: 40 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.Join our collaborative team where you'll play a vital role in the commercial management of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your quantity surveying skills whilst working alongside experienced professionals. You'll be supporting the delivery of projects across Yorkshire, helping to manage costs and risks whilst ensuring quality standards are met.What will you be responsible for?As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Yorkshire team, supporting them in delivering successful project outcomes. Your day to day will include:Assisting in the commercial management of projects, managing and mitigating cost and riskUndertaking site measurements and preparing information for payment applicationsReviewing sub-contractor payment applicationsSupporting the project commercial lead in accurately assessing and reporting on project financial positionsWorking collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to assess financial viability and produce commercial reportsWhat are we looking for?This role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:You have a degree level or equivalent qualification in Quantity SurveyingYou have post-graduate practical quantity surveying experience within a main contracting organisationYou have knowledge of NEC / JCT ContractsYou're confident in dealing with client representatives, sub-contractors and internal stakeholdersYou hold a Full driving licenceWe're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.TPBN1_UKTJ