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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Places for People —Leeds
- Hybrid work
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- Annual leave
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QTS Group —Leeds
- Bachelor's degree
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Places for People -
Leeds

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Cost control
Organisational skills

Full job description

Location:

Leeds (LS10)
Salary:

Competitive + benefits
Employment Type:

Permanent
Hours per Week:

37.5
Grade:

5
Closing Date:

9 June 2026

Reporting Group:

Developments Central and Northern

Developments Central and Northern

Please note: This is a hybrid working role, you will be asked to attend a regional office 1 day per week and our Leeds office on a Thursday 1 day per week. The remaining days you will work from home or be required to travel to our sites which are situated in the Midlands & North England. A car allowance is included in this role to cover travel.

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career in residential development?

At Places for People, we don't just procure homes - we design, build, and deliver them ourselves, creating thriving communities across the UK. This is your chance to join our Commercial team and play a key role in shaping sustainable, inclusive neighbourhoods.

As the UK's leading social enterprise, we combine commercial expertise with a commitment to social value. Through our end-to-end Developments business, we deliver homes that balance economic, social, and environmental outcomes - making a real difference.

More about your role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial management of live and upcoming residential development sites across the Midlands and North of England, working closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors and the wider team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with cost control from early-stage budgeting through to final accounts

Supporting tendering processes and subcontractor procurement

Checking and processing monthly valuations, cost reports, and financial forecasts

Working closely with Construction and Technical colleagues to ensure projects remain commercially sound

Building collaborative relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value

This is a fast-paced and varied role offering excellent exposure to the full project lifecycle.

You'll work with all departments to support tight cost control and timely delivery at every stage. This position offers a good degree of autonomy and responsibility where contributions are seen and encouraged.

More about you

You'll already have experience in a commercial role within the construction or housebuilding sector, ideally with exposure to residential developments or a main contractor environment.

We're looking for someone who:

Has a foundational understanding of cost control, reporting, and subcontractor engagement

Is keen to learn and develop technically and professionally in a fast-paced environment

Is organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple tasks to multiple deadlines

Communicates confidently and works well as part of a collaborative team

Is working toward (or interested in working toward) MRICS – this is beneficial but not essential

Just as important as experience is attitude. We value people who demonstrate:

A willingness to learn and take ownership

Strong organisational skills and good diary management

A positive, proactive mindset and a desire to contribute to the right team culture

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, offering real scope for long-term career progression.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave

Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year

Bonus scheme

Training and development

Car Allowance

Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team [email protected]

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Further Links

Places for People - Careers

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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