Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs in Eastleigh

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Paint Wessex

Location: Hursley
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Company: Bell Group

Bell, a leading property services contractor, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Paint Wessex team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of commercial sector projects, with genuine opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive and ambitious organisation.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of multiple projects, helping to ensure financial performance, contract compliance, and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of commercial functions across multiple projects
• Support the preparation and analysis of costings, budgets, valuations, and tenders
• Monitor project progress and manage contract variations
• Work closely with site teams, clients, and senior Quantity Surveyors to ensure commercial success
• Maintain accurate financial records and support with monthly valuations and final accounts
• Assist with credit control and financial monitoring where required
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date

Essential Criteria

• 1-3 years' experience within Trainee QS or Assistant QS role
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to identify both numerical and grammatical errors
• Excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Basic commercial awareness and understanding of cost control, valuations and subcontractor management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, resilient, and confidential approach to work
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Willingness to learn and develop towards a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor position

Desirable Criteria

• Credit control experience
• Experience within the construction industry - decorating experience advantageous
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• Relevant qualifications in Construction or Quantity Surveying
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and training opportunities
• A supportive and team-focused working environment
• Opportunities to work on impactful, long-term projects across the South East
• The chance to build your career with a company that values expertise, encourages growth, and rewards ambition

If you’re looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and join a company committed to delivering high-quality projects that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Paint Wessex team at Bell.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveying: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person