Assistant Quantity Surveyor – 6‑Month Contract
Location: Hybrid Gosport (once a week) - with weekly UK‑wide travel — expenses paid
Why This Role Is Worth Your Attention
This is a rare opportunity to work with a nationally significant organisation that manages essential UK infrastructure and delivers projects with tangible impact. As part of the Oils & Pipeline Agency (OPA), you'll support work that is critical to the UK's resilience, operations, and national capability—a far cry from typical commercial construction roles.
You will:
Take on a varied and meaningful workload
You'll support both multiple smaller contracts and one major project, giving you a wide spread of commercial exposure and the opportunity to develop rapidly.
Work with a respected, knowledgeable commercial team
You'll be learning from experienced Senior QS professionals and contributing directly to projects that blend mechanical engineering, infrastructure, and NEC‑driven delivery.
Enjoy a flexible working pattern
The role offers a sensible mix of:
Home working for the majority of the week
Trips to UK sites (approx. once per week) with all travel expenses covered
A base location at OPA's Gosport facilities when required
Step into a contract with extension potential
The organisation has a strong track record of continuing contracts where performance is good—ideal if you're looking for longer‑term stability while contracting.
About the Role
You'll join as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, supporting the wider commercial function across a portfolio of engineering and infrastructure work. It's a hands‑on supporting role where you'll help drive delivery, ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4 frameworks, and strengthen commercial governance across the programme.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting Senior QS staff across a diverse project portfolio
Assisting with multiple small works contracts and one major project
Contributing to pre‑tender activity and procurement preparation
Working within NEC3 and NEC4 contract structures
Handling commercial tasks including reporting, cost management, and contract admin
Providing commercial support on mechanical‑based scopes of work
Ensuring accurate records, valuations and commercial documentation
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4
Experience in pre‑tender and early commercial activity
Mechanical engineering project exposure
Experience supporting or assisting QS workloads
Chartered QS or working towards Chartership
Willingness to travel across the UK (approx. weekly)