Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bristol
Sector: Regional Contractor
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Package
The Opportunity
A great opportunity to join a respected regional contractor with a long heritage in Bristol’s built environment. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support commercial management on a variety of projects across education, healthcare, commercial and refurbishment sectors.
You’ll work closely with an experienced commercial team, gaining hands-on development, clear mentorship, and the chance to work on meaningful local schemes that create real community value.
Role Overview
You will support:
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Cost planning, measurement, and tender analysis.
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Subcontract procurement and contract administration.
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Valuations, variations, and commercial reporting.
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Site visits and progress reviews with the project team.
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Final accounts and financial close-out.
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Maintaining strong supplier and subcontract relationships.
About You
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Experience as an AQS or Trainee with a main or regional contractor.
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Understanding of commercial processes, procurement, and measurement.
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Willingness to learn, develop, and take on responsibility at a steady pace.
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Good communication and organisational skills.
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Ability to build positive working relationships with site and office teams.
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Studying or interested in progressing relevant qualifications (desired, not essential).
Company Profile
This contractor is known for its quality, teamwork, and long-standing client relationships. With over a century of history in the industry, they combine traditional values with modern delivery, offering a friendly, stable work environment where commercial staff can grow and progress.
You’ll join a team where development is a priority and your contribution will be valued from day one.
What’s in it for you?
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💰 Up to £45,000 + package
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🎓 Professional training and development support
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📈 Clear progression structure within the commercial team
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🌴 Holiday allowance + wellbeing benefits
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🏥 Pension and healthcare contributions
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🤝 Supportive, collaborative, local office culture
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with regional contractors across the South West, offering confidential and honest guidance throughout the process