Junior Quantity Surveyor

We’re growing and need to build our commercial capability. We’re hiring a Junior/Assistant QS to work alongside our Lead QS, assisting with quote production, pricing operations, and tender management. You’ll take on operational responsibilities that support our Lead QS and enable the team to manage a growing workload efficiently.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING

We’re a growing roofing contractor with real work and genuine opportunity. You’ll work on varied project types (domestic, commercial, industrial) and have hands-on mentoring from an experienced QS. We invest in people who deliver accuracy and take ownership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare roofing quotations from drawings, site surveys, and client specificationsReview drawings to identify scope and material requirementsPrepare material schedules and labour estimates using our cost templates and supplier pricingManage roofing material supplier quotations and update pricing as requiredAssist with quote delivery within agreed turnaroundsAttend site visits to validate quotation scope and understand project conditionsPrepare method statements and health & safety documentation for roofing worksInput quotations into estimating software and maintain accuracy of cost dataSupport quote performance tracking and process improvements

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Essential:

Strong Excel skills - able to build cost models and manage data logicallyMeticulous attention to detail with numbers – accuracy is non-negotiableAble to read and understand construction drawingsComfortable with heights and willing to work on roof sitesFast learner who can absorb technical knowledge and apply it independentlyOrganised, process-driven, and able to manage multiple deadlinesClear communicator with clients, site managers, and suppliersResponsive to enquiries and able to flag issues early

Desirable:

Prior junior QS, assistant QS, or estimator experienceConstruction industry background (site-based or office role in contracting)Familiarity with roofing materials (tiles, slates, lead, membranes)Experience with estimating or quoting software

 

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You assist with delivery of quotations – accuracy and timeliness are essential to your roleAsk questions when information is unclear; seek guidance from your Lead QSWork collaboratively with your Lead QS; they are your mentor and managerMaintain high standards of accuracy with numbers and detailTake initiative in learning roofing scope, materials, and our processesSupport the Lead QS in managing workload during busy periods

SALARY AND LOCATION

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on prior QS/estimating experience.

Location: Lidlington  office. We are open to remote and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate – this can be discussed during the interview process.

Reporting to: Lead QS

ABOUT ABBEY ROOFING

Abbey Roofing is an established roofing contractor delivering pitched and flat roof work across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors in the South-East. We have a strong pipeline of work and are growing steadily.