Assistant Quantity Surveyor

About the job

Salary: £39,152 - £46,142 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team, supporting the delivery of large and complex design and build projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a role that makes a real impact—helping to protect the Council from financial risk while ensuring value for money across our construction programmes.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors to provide a full range of pre- and post-construction surveying services. You will assist in managing project costs, budgets, and procurement processes while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and Council policies. This role will require attending site and evening meetings as needed and being confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of project costs and budgets.
• Support competitive tendering procedures and procurement activities.
• Contribute to effective programme and project management to meet deadlines.
• Commission and liaise with consultants, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Produce, analyse, and present financial information clearly and concisely.
• Support negotiation and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
• Uphold equality, fairness, and inclusivity in all aspects of work.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual with:

• Experience in quantity surveying practice and procedures within building projects.
• Strong cost and budget management skills.
• Knowledge of competitive tendering and programme management.
• The ability to manage priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and negotiate effectively.
• Understanding of statutory regulations, legal, and technical matters relating to construction.
• A BSc in Quantity Surveying (or a related construction degree) or working towards qualification.
• Willingness to attend evening/site meetings and access all parts of buildings, including roofs.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that shape our community, all while gaining experience in a supportive environment. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering value for money and ensuring the highest standards in construction projects.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

• download: Assistant Quantity Surveyor M1- M3 Feb 2014v1.docx
• download: Assistant Quantity Surveyor JD&PS.pdf