Assistant Quantity Surveyor - NEWLY WON CONTRACT!!
We are working with an established and respected organisation delivering large-scale infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. They pride themselves on high-quality delivery, innovative solutions and supporting their teams to develop professionally in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on large-scale projects. You will take ownership of subcontract packages, manage valuations and variations, assist with procurement and tendering, and contribute to cost reporting. This is a hands‑on role offering the chance to develop your skills in a fast‑paced environment while working closely with experienced professionals.
Duties and responsibilities
* Preparing scope and works and trade packages
* Preparing selected tender list for approval
* Recommendation of subcontractors on "Level Playing Field" ensuring complete scope of works is covered and all qualifications addressed
* Holding and taking minutes of Subcontract Post Tender and Pre‑Order Meetings
* Preparing subcontract documentation for signing by both parties in accordance with Call Off Contract procedure
* Forecasting value of design variations
* Agreeing variations with subcontractor
* Producing subcontractor instruction/variation reports
* Agreeing final account with subcontractors
* Assisting with Surveyors' monthly cost reports
* Attending Design Team Meetings as required
* Attending subcontractor progress meetings
* Writing contractual letters to subcontractors on behalf of Project Manager when requested
* Assisting Project Manager with financial implications of site progress decisions
* Countersigning site instructions
* Office based 5 days per week
* Placing close to £100m of business‑critical infrastructure works in a fast‑paced environment
Tickets/Qualifications
* Ideally working towards RICS certification.
About you
* Approach challenges with a positive resolve
* Show passion for making a difference to our customers
* Build trusted relationships through clear communication
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, be straight forward and open
* Invest in own and others' learning and development
* Inquisitive, share new ideas with colleagues and embrace change
* Deliver a stretching workload, get the details right first time
* Use information to make effective and safe business decisions
Experience Required
* Managing a demanding workload and showing resilience
* The ability to use initiative to add more value to the team's work or customer outcomes
* Influencing colleagues, contributing to team discussions and planning
* Working collaboratively and supportively with colleagues
* Undertaking stretching personal development activities
* Adopting new working practices or ideas
* Delivering high quality results with strong attention to detail
* Using information and applying judgement to reach effective and safe decisions
What's in it for you?
* A salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000
* A Car/Car allowance
* Pension scheme to help you save for the future
* Competitive annual leave entitlements with additional holiday accrual based on service.
* The stability of a full‑time position with a highly successful Tier 1 Contractor
* The ability to climb the career ladder from Assistant to Senior QS
* Working within a highly supportive and close nit team.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested contact me below or email your CV to me
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