Assistant quantity surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leiston – Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

We do what we say! People who enjoy getting things done are needed to deliver on our promises.

You will assist in the management of commercial responsibilities to maximise profit and control costs. The role involves:

• Produce weekly and monthly cost value reconciliations.
• Capture and allocate costs and liabilities.
• Maintain long‑term relationships with internal and external teams.
• Manage opportunities and risks, identifying deviations from working practices.
• Assist in developing commercial tenders, offers, and contracts.
• Identify and escalation inappropriate costs.
• Record and track insurance claims.
• Maintain accurate contract data and records.
• Capture and report direct labour payments; draft and award sub‑contracts.
• Share best practices for continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

A relevant degree in construction or commercial management and demonstrable experience in subcontractor management are preferred. You should have strong commercial awareness, a thorough understanding of NEC3 contracts (particularly ECC NEC3 Option C), and sound knowledge of relevant construction and contract law. Advanced Excel skills, good technical construction knowledge, and excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities are required. Previous client‑facing experience, comfort in developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders at all levels, and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. You should be able to prioritise your own workload, act collaboratively, inspire others, and take personal responsibility for problem resolution.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance of 24‑26 days per annum. Additional perks include the Clancy Xtras employee benefits programme with discounts at retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments for the interview, we will accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident Committed.