Job description.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Locations: Basingstoke (Hampshire)
Projects: £100m Logistics Park
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 package
Start: Immediate
The Opportunity
An established main contractor is expanding its commercial teams across two major live logistics projects and is seeking ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyors to support delivery and develop into full project QSs.
These roles offer genuine site exposure, working closely with experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers on high-value schemes.
This is a strong opportunity for an Assistant QS who wants more responsibility, better project exposure, and a clearer progression route.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assisting in the commercial management of large construction projects
2. Supporting procurement of subcontract packages
3. Preparing and processing subcontractor payments
4. Assisting with valuations, variations, and change control
5. Cost reporting, forecasting, and record keeping
6. Supporting final accounts and commercial close-out
7. Attending site meetings and liaising with operational teams
8. Assisting in managing subcontractor relationships
9. Ensuring commercial procedures and systems are followed
10. Developing commercial and contractual knowledge under senior guidance
What They’re Looking For
11. Experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor (preferred)
12. Exposure to construction projects in industrial, logistics, commercial, or similar sectors
13. Understanding of subcontractor packages and cost control
14. Ambition to progress into a full Quantity Surveyor role
15. Good communication and organisation skills
16. A proactive, reliable, and detail-focused approach
17. Relevant construction or commercial qualification (or working towards)
What’s on Offer
18. £30,000 – £45,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
19. Package including car allowance, pension, healthcare
20. Structured development under strong commercial leadership
21. Major projects with full project teams
22. Long-term workload and clear progression
23. A role designed to grow your responsibility, not limit it