Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 | Location: Sunbury-on-Thames (Covering North London & Surrounding Areas)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading specialist civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering major residential infrastructure packages across London and the South East. This contractor is trusted by the UK’s leading housebuilders, delivering award‑winning residential developments and large‑scale infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, foundations, earthworks, and reinforced concrete structures. With over 50 years of experience, they have a strong pipeline of work across North London and surrounding regions, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in a fast‑moving, project‑led environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Cost Management: Valuations, variations, forecasting and cost control.
* Procurement: Supporting subcontractor packages, tendering and order placement.
* Subcontractor Accounts: Applications, payments and account reconciliation.
* Project Support: Working with site teams to maintain commercial control.
* Reporting: Assisting with CVRs, cost reporting and financial tracking.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Supporting communication with clients, suppliers and engineers.
Where You’ll Be Doing It
The contractor specialises in residential groundworks and infrastructure. Core services include housing groundworks and substructure packages, roads, sewers and infrastructure works (S278), earthworks, remediation and enabling works, and reinforced concrete frames and basements. They are known for delivering high‑quality, safety‑driven projects for major national housebuilders and pride themselves on efficiency, collaboration, and technical capability.
Requirements & Rewards
Requirements
* Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
* Experience in groundworks or civils preferred (not essential).
* Strong numerical and communication skills.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment.
* Full UK driving licence preferred.
Rewards
* Salary £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
* Exposure to major residential infrastructure projects across London & the South East.
* Full training and mentorship from experienced commercial professionals.
* Long‑term career progression within a growing contractor.
* Supportive, hands‑on team culture with real responsibility early on.
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