Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet highways project located in the Cambridge/Bedford area.
What you'll do:
1. Provide commercial support to the project and assist the commercial team.
2. Support QS/senior QS with records, trackers, reports and file management.
3. Prepare subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and progress/final assessments.
4. Measure quantities, value subcontract interim payments and manage change/control compensation events.
5. Support cost control, capture, forecasting and cost/value reconciliation (labour, plant, materials, subcontract).
6. Administer and manage own subcontract packages (NEC4).
7. Perform general commercial/admin duties and maintain QS filing system.
8. Work closely with operations to deliver tasks on time.
9. Use site commercial/document systems (Oracle, CEMAR, ProjectWise, forecasting tools).
What you will bring to the role
10. Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or related subject
11. MRICS/CICES accreditation desirable (or in progress)
12. Experience in subcontract management, ideally with NEC contracts
13. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach
14. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and commercial digital systems/BIM
15. Excellent communication skills; effective working with multi‑discipline teams
16. Ability to manage time and meet deadlines under pressure
17. Resilient, positive mindset with determination to deliver results
18. Full UK driving licence