Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
Location: Head office-based, South East (with project travel)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
We are working with a growing utilities contractor looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a diverse portfolio of utilities and building projects.
This is a permanent opportunity offering exposure to both infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, with a strong pipeline of secured work. It would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up and progress their career, as well as an established Quantity Surveyor seeking broader project exposure.
You will play a key role in supporting the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion, working closely with operational teams to ensure effective cost control and contract compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing project costs, valuations, and financial reporting
Administering contracts, primarily under NEC forms
Handling variations, change control, and final accounts
Supporting procurement and subcontractor management
Ensuring commercial processes are followed across projects
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor
Background in utilities, infrastructure, or civil engineering
Exposure to projects such as pipelines, mains, or general civils works
Ideally some experience within building or non-infrastructure schemes
Strong understanding of NEC contracts (or similar)
Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
Why apply?
Strong pipeline of secured work across utilities and construction
Opportunity to gain experience across both infrastructure and building projects
Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities
Stable, permanent position within a growing business
If this sounds like your next move, please send in your CV. Successful applicants will be contacted promptly.
Mario Fourie
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